ngát
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngát means very; fragrant; aromatic.
Meanings of ngát in English
Adjective
- very (sweet); fragrant; aromatic
- of colour nice and fresh, spreading out widely
Words with ngát
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngát could be written as 歹, 𠯪, 吃, 咯. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare ngạt.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngát mean in English?
ngát (adjective) means "very; fragrant; aromatic".
How do you pronounce ngát?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaːt̚˧˦]; Saigon [ŋaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: ngát — rising tone (sắc).