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dám

Pronunciation Northern /zaːm˧˥/ Central /ja̰ːm˩˧/ Southern /jaːm˧˥/
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dare
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dare

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Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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dare

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
dare Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme EmotionsTag

To be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous without showing fear.

vi Không ai dám bước vào căn nhà hoang đó vào ban đêm.

en No one dares to enter that abandoned house at night.

likely

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
likely Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme

Being in a state where something has a strong possibility of taking place.

vi Trời dám mưa vào chiều nay lắm.

en It is very likely to rain this afternoon.

weep

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
weep Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

To express strong emotion, especially sadness, by letting tears fall from the eyes.

vi Đứa trẻ đang dám vì bị lạc mất mẹ giữa đám đông.

en The child is weeping because they are lost from their mother in the crowd.

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đàm / đam / đám / dặm …
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không dám / hổng dám / Discourse, Logic, Comparison & Modality / Feelings, Appearance & Personality
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