ẩm
[ʔəm˧˩]
The Vietnamese word for humid is ẩm.
The term ẩm is used as an adjective to describe something that is slightly wet.
Meaning: slightly wet (adj)
Did you know?
- The word ẩm is a key component of ẩm thực, which means 'cuisine' or 'culinary arts'.
- The word ẩm is used in the phrase ẩm ương, which describes someone who is moody or a situation that is undecided and lingering.
- Vietnamese speakers often use the word nồm to describe a very specific type of extreme humidity where moisture condenses on walls and floors.
Examples in context
- Trời hôm nay nóng bức, ẩm thật làm mình khó chịu.Today's weather is hot and humid, making me feel uncomfortable.
- Không khí ở đây rất ẩm.The air here is very humid.
- Mặt sàn hơi ẩm ướt.The floor is slightly damp.
Example conversation
Chi and Hùng are checking the laundry in a humid room.
- ChiHùng ơi, quần áo vẫn còn ẩm.Hùng, the clothes are still damp.
- HùngTại vì trời hôm nay quá ẩm.It is because the weather is too humid today.
- ChiChị sẽ đem phơi lại.I will hang them out to dry again.
- HùngĐể em giúp chị một tay.Let me give you a hand.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “humid” translations and entries ẩm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
