“fish sauce” in Vietnamese is nước mắm

Pronunciation Hà-Nội /nɨək˧˥ mam˧˥/ Huế /nɨə̰k˩˧ ma̰m˩˧/ Sài Gòn /nɨək˧˥ mam˧˥/

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Meaning

fish sauceA salty, light brown liquid condiment made from fermented fish and salt, widely used in various Vietnamese dishes.

Example

vi Mẹ tôi thường dùng nước mắm để nêm thức ăn.

en My mother often uses fish sauce to season food.

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