nấm
[nəm˧˦]
The English word mushroom is translated into Vietnamese as nấm.
nấm is a noun used to refer to the fruiting body of a fungus.
Meaning: fruiting body of a fungus (noun)
Did you know?
- The word nấm can be used in the phrase nấm mồ, which refers to a 'grave' or 'burial mound'.
- Vietnamese cuisine uses nấm not just for food, but in traditional medicine to treat inflammation and boost immunity.
- The Vietnamese word nấm is likely related to the word for 'hill' or 'mound' in Proto-Austroasiatic languages, such as the Khmer word phnum.
Examples in context
- Tôi thích ăn súp nấm.I like to eat mushroom soup.This sentence shows how to use nấm when discussing food preferences like mushroom soup.Tatoeba #11395184 by chaule3, translation #11395183 by chaule3
- Tôi muốn ăn nấmI want to eat mushrooms
- Cho tôi một đĩa mì xào nấm, xin cám ơnGive me a plate of stir-fried noodles with mushrooms, please
- Bạn có nấm tươi không?Do you have fresh mushrooms?
- Em mua nấm rơm để nấu canhI bought mushrooms to make soup
- Mua nấm mỡ trên đường Hàng BèoBuy some mushrooms on Hang Beo street
- Ăn món canh nấm rơm Nghệ An rất ngonEating Nghệ An province mushrooms soup is delicious
- Có rất nhiều nấm trong rừng.There are many mushrooms in the forest.
- Tôi mua một ít nấm tươi.I bought some fresh mushrooms.
Example conversation
Hương and Nam are at a local market.
- HươngAnh thấy nấm ở đâu không?Do you see any mushrooms anywhere?
- NamCó, nấm ở quầy kia kìa.Yes, the mushrooms are at that stall over there.
- HươngNấm này trông rất ngon.These mushrooms look very delicious.
- NamVậy mình mua một ít nhé.Then let's buy a few.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mushroom” translations and entries nấm, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nấm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
