tắm
[tam˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to wash a live body, usually your own; to bathe, to shower, etc.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vòi tắma shower hose or showerhead
tắm (cho) chó/conto give your dog/child a bath or a shower
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to bathe in something, watery or not
Examples
tắm nắngto sunbathe
tắm bùnto have a mud bath
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tắm” mean?
(verb) to wash a live body, usually your own; to bathe, to shower, etc.
Is “tắm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.