Definition

1. Verb (dialectal):
   • To kindle; to light (a fire): The primary meaning of "dóm" is to start a fire, to ignite or set fuel alight so it begins to burn. It is a regional/dialectal term.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Bà ngoại dóm bếp lên nấu cơm. (Grandmother kindled the kitchen fire to cook rice.)
  • Anh ấy dóm lửa để sưởi ấm. (He lit a fire to keep warm.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "dóm" is considered a dialectal variant, most commonly understood in specific regions of Vietnam. In standard Vietnamese, "nhóm" (to kindle) or "đốt" (to burn/light) are more frequently used.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhóm lửa (v): to kindle a fire (standard equivalent).
  • Nhóm lửa bằng củi khô. (Kindle a fire with dry wood.)

Synonyms

• Kindle: to start a fire.
• Light: to ignite.
• Ignite: to cause to burn.

Notes on Usage

• "Dóm" is primarily used in the specific phrase "dóm lửa" (to kindle a fire). Its usage outside of this collocation is rare.
• This term is marked for dialectal use and may not be universally understood by all Vietnamese speakers.

1. (địa phương) như nhóm
   • Dóm lửa
     to kindle a fire