lậm
[ləm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to indulge in, or to get fond of something/someone.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tên đó lậm ả nào ở Huế rồi.That guy got fond of some gal in Hue.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to grow stuck.
Examples
Không cẩn thận mà đinh lậm vô trong đó.Look out, or else the nail would be stuck inside.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) to become overactive.
Examples
Hắn đợt này lậm lắm, học nhiều quá mà.The student became overactive lately, due to his unscientific learning.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lậm” mean?
(verb) to indulge in, or to get fond of something/someone.
Is “lậm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.