nêm gia vị

/nemˈzaː˧˩ viˀ/
phrase★Intermediate— to season food with spices
informal

To add spices or seasonings to food to enhance its flavor.

Chị ấy rất giỏi nêm gia vị cho các món ăn.

She is very skilled at seasoning dishes with spices.

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This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese cooking contexts to describe the process of adding spices to food.

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Context

This phrase is specific to cooking and is not used in other contexts.

📖Word Origin

From 'nêm' (to add) and 'gia vị' (spices), reflecting the culinary practice of seasoning food.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese cooking to describe the process of adding spices to enhance the flavor of dishes. It is often used in cooking instructions or recipes.

Word Breakdown

nêm
to add
verb
+
gia vị
spices
noun
Từ Điển Việt Anh