ngò om
noun
Hanoi [ŋɔ˨˩ ʔɔm˧˧]Huế [ŋɔ˦˩ ʔɔm˧˧]Saigon [ŋɔ˨˩ ʔɔm˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngò om means Limnophila aromatica; used in Vietnamese cuisine.
Also spelled ngò ôm — same word, same meaning.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây ngò om (one Limnophila aromatica)
Meanings of ngò om in English
Noun
- Limnophila aromatica, used in Vietnamese cuisine, particularly in the sour soup canh chua
Etymology
ngò + ôm (from Khmer ម្អម (mʼɑɑm)). Compare also mò om (“Limnophila aromatica”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngò om mean in English?
ngò om (noun) means "Limnophila aromatica; used in Vietnamese cuisine".
How do you pronounce ngò om?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋɔ˨˩ ʔɔm˧˧]; Saigon [ŋɔ˨˩ ʔɔm˧˧]. Tones: ngò — falling tone (huyền), om — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with ngò om?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây ngò om" (one Limnophila aromatica).