No. 618 in Vietnamese
ấm
The Vietnamese word "ấm" means "warm" or "teapot," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi thích uống trà nóng trong một chiếc ấm sứ.
I like drinking hot tea from a porcelain teapot.
Here, 'ấm' is used as a noun meaning 'teapot'.
Trời hôm nay thật ấm, rất thích hợp để đi dạo.
The weather today is really warm, perfect for a walk.
Here, 'ấm' is used as an adjective meaning 'warm' to describe the weather.
Chiếc chăn này rất ấm, tôi ngủ rất ngon.
This blanket is very warm, I slept very well.
Here, 'ấm' is used as an adjective meaning 'warm' to describe the blanket.
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