ngộ nghĩnh
adjective
Hanoi [ŋo˧˨ʔ ŋïŋ˦ˀ˥]Huế [ŋow˨˩ʔ ŋɨn˧˨]Saigon [ŋow˨˩˨ ŋɨn˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngộ nghĩnh means uncommon; aberrant; abnormal.
Meanings of ngộ nghĩnh in English
Adjective
- uncommon; aberrant; abnormal
- cute; funny-looking
Etymology
-inh reduplication of ngộ.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngộ nghĩnh mean in English?
ngộ nghĩnh (adjective) means "uncommon; aberrant; abnormal".
How do you pronounce ngộ nghĩnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋo˧˨ʔ ŋïŋ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ŋow˨˩˨ ŋɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: ngộ — heavy tone (nặng), nghĩnh — creaky rising tone (ngã).