trym
nounverb
browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trym means bird.
Also spelled chim — same word, same meaning.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con trym (one bird)
Meanings of trym in English
Noun
- bird (animal of the class Aves)
Verb
- archaic, derogatory to flirt
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Vietic *-ciːm, from Proto-Austroasiatic *ciːm (“bird”). Cognate with Bahnar sem (“bird”), Mang θɤm⁶, Mon ဂစေံ (“bird”), Pear cʰem, Kháng [Tuần Giáo] cem³²³, Khasi sim, Semai chèèp, Santali ᱥᱤᱢ (sim, “chicken”).
Frequently asked questions
What does trym mean in English?
trym (noun) means "bird".
How do you pronounce trym?
Tones: trym — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with trym?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con trym" (one bird).