thơm
[tʰəːm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A pineapple — the Southern word, literally “fragrant”; Northerners say dứa, and khóm names a smaller variety.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trái dứa — từ miền Nam (nghĩa đen: có mùi thơm); ngoài Bắc gọi là dứa, còn khóm là giống trái nhỏ hơn.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
hiđrôcacbon thơmaromatic hydrocarbon
Chị gọt trái thơm làm dĩa trái cây đãi khách.She peeled a pineapple for the guests’ fruit platter.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “thơm” mean?
A pineapple — the Southern word, literally “fragrant”; Northerners say dứa, and khóm names a smaller variety.
Is “thơm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“dứa” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.