cá cơm

[kaː˧˦ kəːm˧˧]

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

Meaning · English

(noun) anchovy

Noun

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

Examples

Món này rắc thêm cá cơm ngon hơn.This dish tastes better with extra anchovies.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “cá cơm” mean?

(noun) anchovy

Is “cá cơm” formal or informal?

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