ngậy
adjective
Hanoi [ŋəj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ŋəj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ŋəj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngậy means fat.
Meanings of ngậy in English
Adjective
- fat, tasty or fragrant in a fatty way
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngậy could be written as 𦡡. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
See also ngấy.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngậy mean in English?
ngậy (adjective) means "fat".
How do you pronounce ngậy?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋəj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋəj˨˩˨]. Tones: ngậy — heavy tone (nặng).