ngại giùm
phrase
Hanoi [ŋaːj˧˨ʔ zum˨˩]Huế [ŋaːj˨˩ʔ jum˦˩]Saigon [ŋaːj˨˩˨ jʊm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngại giùm means secondhand embarrassment.
Meanings of ngại giùm in English
Phrase
- secondhand embarrassment
Etymology
ngại (“embarrassed”) + giùm (“in someone else's stead”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngại giùm mean in English?
ngại giùm (phrase) means "secondhand embarrassment".
How do you pronounce ngại giùm?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaːj˧˨ʔ zum˨˩]; Saigon [ŋaːj˨˩˨ jʊm˨˩]. Tones: ngại — heavy tone (nặng), giùm — falling tone (huyền).