sạm

adjective

Hanoi [saːm˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʂaːm˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʂaːm˨˩˨] browser voice

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sạmheavynặng

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sạm means darkened; tanned; weathered.

Meanings of sạm in English

Adjective

darkened, tanned, weathered

Etymology

Possibly related to xám (“gray”), rám (“to be tanned”).

Frequently asked questions

What does sạm mean in English?

sạm (adjective) means "darkened; tanned; weathered".

How do you pronounce sạm?

IPA: Hanoi [saːm˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʂaːm˨˩˨]. Tones: sạm — heavy tone (nặng).

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.