thòm thèm
adjective
Hanoi [tʰɔm˨˩ tʰɛm˨˩]Huế [tʰɔm˦˩ tʰɛm˦˩]Saigon [tʰɔm˨˩ tʰɛm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thòm thèm means unsatiated; yearning for more.
Meanings of thòm thèm in English
Adjective
- unsatiated, yearning for more
Etymology
Apophonic reduplication of thèm.
Frequently asked questions
What does thòm thèm mean in English?
thòm thèm (adjective) means "unsatiated; yearning for more".
How do you pronounce thòm thèm?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰɔm˨˩ tʰɛm˨˩]; Saigon [tʰɔm˨˩ tʰɛm˨˩]. Tones: thòm — falling tone (huyền), thèm — falling tone (huyền).