để nguyên
noun
Hanoi [ʔɗe˧˩ ŋwiən˧˧]Huế [ʔɗej˧˨ ŋwiəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɗej˨˩˦ ŋwiəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
để nguyên means to keep something intact; to leave something alone.
Meanings of để nguyên in English
Noun
- to leave something as it is; to let something remain as it is; to keep something intact; to leave something alone
- Khi làm món rau trộn ta để nguyên từng loại rau.When making mixed salad, one leaves each of the vegetables (in the salad) in their original state (i.e. without blending them and such).
- Bài của anh hay đấy, cứ để nguyên chứ đừng sửa gì nữa!Your article is good, leave it as is and don't change a word of it!
Etymology
để + nguyên.
Frequently asked questions
What does để nguyên mean in English?
để nguyên (noun) means "to keep something intact; to leave something alone".
How do you pronounce để nguyên?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗe˧˩ ŋwiən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɗej˨˩˦ ŋwiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: để — dipping tone (hỏi), nguyên — level tone (ngang).