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Same spelling:ngầmngậm

ngâm

to soak

verb CEFR B1 Vietnamese
ngâm to soak

Meaning

Common Collocations

ngâm nước
soak in water
ngâm chân
soak feet

Examples

Tôi ngâm quần áo qua đêm.
I soaked the clothes overnight.
Bà ấy thích ngâm chân.
She likes to soak her feet.

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FAQ

How do you say "to soak" in Vietnamese?
"to soak" is ngâm in Vietnamese.
What does ngâm mean in English?
ngâm means "to soak" (verb). to soak.
How is ngâm pronounced?
You can listen to ngâm on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is ngâm used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi ngâm quần áo qua đêm. (I soaked the clothes overnight.); Bà ấy thích ngâm chân. (She likes to soak her feet.).

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