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Mlem mlem
/mlɛm mlɛm/
onomatopoeia for the sound of eating something delicious
Anh ăn bánh mì, mlem mlem.
He ate the baguette, mlem mlem.
informal
An onomatopoeic phrase representing the sound of someone eating something tasty or enjoying food with satisfaction.
Em ăn kẹo, mlem mlem.
She ate candy, mlem mlem.
Mlem mlem, bánh này ngon quá!
Mlem mlem, this cake is so delicious!
Commonly used in informal contexts to express enjoyment of food.
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Cultural Context
This phrase is playful and informal, often used among friends or family when enjoying food together.
Word Origin
Derived from the sound of eating with satisfaction, similar to English 'nom nom'.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in spoken Vietnamese to describe the act of eating something delicious. Often repeated for emphasis.
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