nhấm nháp

verb

Hanoi [ɲəm˧˦ ɲaːp̚˧˦]Huế [ɲəm˦˧˥ ɲaːp̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ɲəm˦˥ ɲaːp̚˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

nhấmrisingsắc nháprisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

nhấm nháp means to nibble on.

Meanings of nhấm nháp in English

Verb

to nibble on; to take ones' time to enjoy (a dish or drink)

Etymology

-ap reduplication of nhấm.

Frequently asked questions

What does nhấm nháp mean in English?

nhấm nháp (verb) means "to nibble on".

How do you pronounce nhấm nháp?

IPA: Hanoi [ɲəm˧˦ ɲaːp̚˧˦]; Saigon [ɲəm˦˥ ɲaːp̚˦˥]. Tones: nhấm — rising tone (sắc), nháp — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.