bám

[ʔɓaːm˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to cling to, to adhere to, to stick to

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

rêu bám vào con tàuseaweed clings to the boat
thằn lằn bám vào tườnga gecko sticks to the wall

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “bám” mean?

(verb) to cling to, to adhere to, to stick to

Is “bám” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.