nêm nếm
/nem nem/verb★Intermediate— to taste or sample something
informal
To taste or sample food or drink, often to check flavor or quality.
Mẹ nêm nếm sữa để kiểm tra ngọt.
Mom tasted the milk to check if it was sweet.
Chúng ta nên nêm nếm món tráng miệng trước khi mua.
We should sample the dessert before buying.
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Commonly used in everyday contexts, especially when trying new foods or checking quality.
Collocations
nêm nếm món ănto taste the foodnêm nếm nướcto taste the water
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Cooking
This phrase is commonly used when cooking to describe tasting ingredients or dishes to adjust seasoning.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the reduplication of the verb 'nêm' (to add flavor), emphasizing the action of tasting or sampling.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in informal settings, such as cooking or dining, to describe the act of tasting something. Can also imply checking quality or flavor.
Word Breakdown
nêm
to add flavor or taste
rootnếm
to taste or sample
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh