lắm
[lam˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(determiner) many, much; a lot
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sao mà nói lắm thế?Why do you talk so much?
Mình chưa tới được đâu, còn lắm việc phải làm quá!I can't come just now, [because I] still have a lot of work to do!
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) very (placed after the word to intensify)
Examples
ít lắmvery few
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lắm” mean?
(determiner) many, much; a lot
Is “lắm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.