nhem nhẻm
verb
Hanoi [ɲɛm˧˧ ɲɛm˧˩]Huế [ɲɛm˧˧ ɲɛm˧˨]Saigon [ɲɛm˧˧ ɲɛm˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nhem nhẻm means to overly talk back.
Meanings of nhem nhẻm in English
Verb
- to overly talk back
- Mày có thôi cãi nhem nhẻm đi không!Don't you stop running your mouth already!
Etymology
Reduplication of nhẻm.
Frequently asked questions
What does nhem nhẻm mean in English?
nhem nhẻm (verb) means "to overly talk back".
How do you pronounce nhem nhẻm?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲɛm˧˧ ɲɛm˧˩]; Saigon [ɲɛm˧˧ ɲɛm˨˩˦]. Tones: nhem — level tone (ngang), nhẻm — dipping tone (hỏi).