nước mắm
[nɨək̚˧˦ mam˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) A light brown, watery fish sauce used in Vietnamese cookery.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) A mixture of this sauce with water, lemon juice, sugar, and various seasonings such as garlic and black pepper.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
hỗn hợp của nước chấm này với nước, nước cốt chanh, đường và các gia vị
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Common questions
What does “nước mắm” mean?
(noun) A light brown, watery fish sauce used in Vietnamese cookery.
Is “nước mắm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.