ngắm
[ŋam˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to view attentively, especially for pleasure
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ngắm bức tranhto view a painting
ngắm phong cảnhto view/contemplate a landscape
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to aim (at) something, to target
Examples
ngắm đích mà bắnto aim a target (before shooting)
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to view
Examples
ngắm bộviewfinder
bộ ngắmsight (of a weapon)
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Common questions
What does “ngắm” mean?
(verb) to view attentively, especially for pleasure
Is “ngắm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.