nom dòm
verb
Hanoi [nɔm˧˧ zɔm˨˩]Huế [nɔm˧˧ jɔm˦˩]Saigon [nɔm˧˧ jɔm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nom dòm means to snoop; pry with one's eyes.
Meanings of nom dòm in English
Verb
- to snoop (around), pry (into) with one's eyes
- to keep an eye on, watch
Etymology
Compound of nom (“to look, watch”) + dòm (“to examine, scour; to look, watch”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nom dòm mean in English?
nom dòm (verb) means "to snoop; pry with one's eyes".
How do you pronounce nom dòm?
IPA: Hanoi [nɔm˧˧ zɔm˨˩]; Saigon [nɔm˧˧ jɔm˨˩]. Tones: nom — level tone (ngang), dòm — falling tone (huyền).