nạm
The Vietnamese word for brisket is nạm.
nạm is a noun used to refer to a specific cut of meat, specifically the brisket.
Meaning: cut of meat (noun)
Did you know?
- When ordering, you might hear the term nạm hoa to describe a high-quality brisket with a beautiful marbled pattern of fat and meat.
- The word nạm is a loanword from Cantonese, which is a dialect of Chinese spoken widely in southern China and among overseas communities.
- You will often see nạm paired with gân, which means 'tendon', as these two cuts are frequently cooked together in the same pot.
Examples in context
- Tôi muốn mua nạm bò.I want to buy beef brisket.
- Phần nạm này rất ngon.This brisket part is very delicious.
- Bạn có muốn ăn nạm không?Do you want to eat brisket?
Example conversation
Minh and Chi are at a local butcher shop.
- MinhChi ơi, chị thấy miếng nạm này thế nào?Chi, what do you think of this brisket?
- ChiMiếng nạm này trông rất tươi.This brisket looks very fresh.
- MinhVậy tôi sẽ lấy miếng nạm đó.Then I will take that brisket.
- ChiAnh chọn đúng rồi đấy.You chose correctly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nạm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
