thêm mắm thêm muối
verb
Hanoi [tʰem˧˧ mam˧˦ tʰem˧˧ muəj˧˦]Huế [tʰem˧˧ mam˦˧˥ tʰem˧˧ muj˨˩˦]Saigon [tʰem˧˧ mam˦˥ tʰem˧˧ muj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thêm mắm thêm muối means to add flair or pizzazz; to embellish; embroider.
Meanings of thêm mắm thêm muối in English
Verb
- to add flair or pizzazz; to make more interesting or attractive; to embellish, embroider
- thêm mắm thêm muối vào bài viết cho văn vẻto add literary flair to a written piece
Etymology
thêm (“more”) + mắm muối (“fish sauce and salt, condiments”); literally, “to add condiments”.
Frequently asked questions
What does thêm mắm thêm muối mean in English?
thêm mắm thêm muối (verb) means "to add flair or pizzazz; to embellish; embroider".
How do you pronounce thêm mắm thêm muối?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰem˧˧ mam˧˦ tʰem˧˧ muəj˧˦]; Saigon [tʰem˧˧ mam˦˥ tʰem˧˧ muj˦˥]. Tones: thêm — level tone (ngang), mắm — rising tone (sắc), thêm — level tone (ngang), muối — rising tone (sắc).