nắm lấy
[nam˧˦ ləj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to grip; to grab; to grasp; to seize; to catch
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to grasp, to understand
Common questions
What does “nắm lấy” mean?
(verb) to grip; to grab; to grasp; to seize; to catch
Is “nắm lấy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.