ngạt
verb
Hanoi [ŋaːt̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋaːk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋaːk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngạt means to suffocate; to asphyxiate; to be deprived of oxygen.
Meanings of ngạt in English
Verb
- to suffocate; to asphyxiate; to be deprived of oxygen ≈ ngộp
Words with ngạt
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngạt could be written as 歹, 𠿸. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngạt mean in English?
ngạt (verb) means "to suffocate; to asphyxiate; to be deprived of oxygen".
How do you pronounce ngạt?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaːt̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋaːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: ngạt — heavy tone (nặng).