đâm ra
[ʔɗəm˧˧ zaː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to turn into (usually something bad or worse), to become
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] tươi rói bảo, trời đất ơi, thuốc chú mày quá chừng hay. Văn đâm ra lạ.[…] fresh as a daisy he said, "Good heavens, your medicine is so good!" Văn started to find it strange.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “đâm ra” mean?
(verb) to turn into (usually something bad or worse), to become
Is “đâm ra” formal or informal?
đâm ra is generally informal.