ngấm
verb
Hanoi [ŋəm˧˦]Huế [ŋəm˦˧˥]Saigon [ŋəm˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngấm means to soak; to be absorbed.
Meanings of ngấm in English
Verb
- to soak (into); to be absorbed (by)
- figurative to slowly take effect; to permeate; to be impregnated (with)
Words with ngấm
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngấm could be written as 今, 汵, 𣵴, 澿. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngấm mean in English?
ngấm (verb) means "to soak; to be absorbed".
How do you pronounce ngấm?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋəm˧˦]; Saigon [ŋəm˦˥]. Tones: ngấm — rising tone (sắc).