nêm nếm
[nem˧˧ nem˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to season well
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ướp thịt nhớ nêm nếm cho kĩ, bỏ ít muối quá là lạt đó nghe.Remember to use lots of seasonings when you marinate your meat, if you put too little salt, it would be just bland.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “nêm nếm” mean?
(verb) to season well
Is “nêm nếm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.