Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

dầm dề

[zəm˨˩ ze˨˩]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) interminable

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

Examples

Còn lại những giọt nước mồ côi uể oải gõ vào những tấm tăng báo hiệu sắp dứt cái giai điệu dầm dề suốt một ngày một đêm qua.Just a couple of lonely drops tiredly knocking on the tent were left, signalling the imminent end of the interminable melody that had gone on for a day and a night.

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Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) drenched

Common questions

What does “dầm dề” mean?

(adjective) interminable

Is “dầm dề” formal or informal?

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

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