ngặc ngừ
verb
Hanoi [ŋak̚˧˨ʔ ŋɨ˨˩]Huế [ŋak̚˨˩ʔ ŋɨ˦˩]Saigon [ŋak̚˨˩˨ ŋɨ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngặc ngừ means to stumble over one's words; speak haltingly.
Also spelled ngắc ngứ — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of ngặc ngừ in English
Verb
- to stumble over one's words, speak haltingly
Etymology
Partial reduplication of ngắc (“to get stuck, stall”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngặc ngừ mean in English?
ngặc ngừ (verb) means "to stumble over one's words; speak haltingly".
How do you pronounce ngặc ngừ?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋak̚˧˨ʔ ŋɨ˨˩]; Saigon [ŋak̚˨˩˨ ŋɨ˨˩]. Tones: ngặc — heavy tone (nặng), ngừ — falling tone (huyền).