nói thầm
[nɔj˧˦ tʰəm˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to whisper
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cậu học trò rụt rè khẽ nói thầm câu trả lời của cậu.The shy pupil whispered his answer.
Tatoeba sentence #13825357 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nói thầm” mean?
(verb) to whisper
Is “nói thầm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.