# tôm meaning in Vietnamese: shrimp (A2)

> tôm means “shrimp, prawn” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/tom-shrimp/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**tôm**: shrimp

Level: A2 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: tom

## 1. shrimp (noun)

shrimp, prawn

- Tui thích ăn tôm nướng. — I love grilled shrimp.
- Saigon: Tôm hôm nay bao nhiêu một ký? | Hà Nội: Tôm hôm nay bao nhiêu một cân? — How much are the shrimp per kilo today?

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