ngấm ngầm
[ŋəm˧˦ ŋəm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) covert, in a way that does not externally show
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Kế đó, tôi bắt đầu liệt kê tên của từng loại thuốc ra, đồng thời ngấm ngầm quan sát phản ứng của ông ta.Next, I started giving the names of each drug while covertly observing his reaction.
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 “ngấm ngầm” mean?
(adjective) covert, in a way that does not externally show
Is “ngấm ngầm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.