ngầm
[ŋəm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) beneath the surface (underground; subterranean, underwater; subaquatic)
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
(adjective) secret; covert; unspoken
Examples
cảnh sát ngầmundercover policeman
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) secretly; covertly; unspokenly
Examples
ngầm hiểuto understand something without being told
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngầm” mean?
(adjective) beneath the surface (underground; subterranean, underwater; subaquatic)
Is “ngầm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.