Dictionary
English - Vietnamese
Mum
məm
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
mẹ, mẹ (cách gọi thân mật), sự im lặng
Mum meanings in Vietnamese
mẹ
Example:
My mum makes the best cookies.
Mẹ tôi làm bánh quy ngon nhất.
I called my mum yesterday.
Tôi đã gọi cho mẹ tôi hôm qua.
Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversations among family and friends.
Note: This is the most common usage of 'mum,' referring to one's mother.
mẹ (cách gọi thân mật)
Example:
She's like a mum to me.
Cô ấy như một người mẹ với tôi.
I feel like I can talk to her like a mum.
Tôi cảm thấy có thể nói chuyện với cô ấy như một người mẹ.
Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to someone who takes on a nurturing or motherly role, but is not a biological mother.
Note: This usage highlights the emotional connection rather than the biological relationship.
sự im lặng
Example:
He went mum when I asked him about it.
Anh ấy đã im lặng khi tôi hỏi về điều đó.
She went mum during the discussion.
Cô ấy đã im lặng trong buổi thảo luận.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe someone who is suddenly quiet or stops speaking.
Note: This meaning is less common and is often used in informal contexts.
Mum's synonyms
silent
Silent means not making or accompanied by any sound.
Example: She remained silent throughout the meeting.
Note: Silent implies a lack of noise or sound, while 'mum' specifically refers to a person who is not speaking or keeping quiet.
quiet
Quiet means making very little noise or sound.
Example: Please be quiet during the exam.
Note: Quiet can refer to a general state of low noise, while 'mum' specifically refers to someone being silent or not speaking.
hush
Hush means to make someone or something quiet or stop making noise.
Example: The teacher hushed the noisy students in the classroom.
Note: Hush is a verb that can be used to quieten someone or something, while 'mum' is a noun referring to silence.
Mum expressions, common phrases
mum's the word
This phrase means to keep silent or keep information confidential.
Example: When asked about the surprise party, Sarah said, 'Mum's the word.'
Note: The phrase 'mum's the word' uses 'mum' in a figurative sense to mean 'keep quiet,' rather than referring to one's mother.
keep mum
This phrase means to remain silent or not speak about something.
Example: She decided to keep mum about the incident to avoid unnecessary drama.
Note: Similar to 'mum's the word,' 'keep mum' also implies keeping information to oneself.
Mum everyday (slang) expressions
mum
Used to describe someone who is silent or not revealing information.
Example: She kept mum about the surprise party.
Note: Same meaning as 'keep mum' or 'mum's the word', but in a concise form.
mum's the term
A play on the idiom 'mum's the word' to mean someone has revealed a secret.
Example: I can't believe he let the cat out of the bag about the promotion.
Note: Combining two phrases 'mum's the word' and 'cat's out of the bag' for a creative expression.
Mum - Examples
My mum is the best cook in the world.
Mẹ tôi là đầu bếp giỏi nhất trên thế giới.
I miss my mum so much.
Tôi rất nhớ mẹ.
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
Mẹ ơi, mẹ có thể giúp tôi với bài tập về nhà không?
Mum grammar
Mum - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: mum
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): mum
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): mums
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): mum
Syllables, Separation and Stress
mum Contains 1 syllables: mum
Phonetic transcription: ˈməm
mum , ˈməm (The red syllable is stressed)
Mum - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
mum: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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