nịt
verbnoun
Hanoi [nit̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [nit̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [nɨt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
nịt means to belt; to fit tightly.
Meanings of nịt in English
Verb
- to belt (one's belly); to fit tightly
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam belt
Words with nịt
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, nịt could be written as 𦄇. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Originally the noun derivative of rịt (“‘to fasten; to tie’”).
Frequently asked questions
What does nịt mean in English?
nịt (verb) means "to belt; to fit tightly".
How do you pronounce nịt?
IPA: Hanoi [nit̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [nɨt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: nịt — heavy tone (nặng).