ngỡ ngàng
adjective
Hanoi [ŋəː˦ˀ˥ ŋaːŋ˨˩]Huế [ŋəː˧˨ ŋaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [ŋəː˨˩˦ ŋaːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngỡ ngàng means astonished; disconcerted; perplexed.
Meanings of ngỡ ngàng in English
Adjective
- astonished; disconcerted; perplexed; amazed
Etymology
-ang reduplication of ngỡ.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngỡ ngàng mean in English?
ngỡ ngàng (adjective) means "astonished; disconcerted; perplexed".
How do you pronounce ngỡ ngàng?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋəː˦ˀ˥ ŋaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ŋəː˨˩˦ ŋaːŋ˨˩]. Tones: ngỡ — creaky rising tone (ngã), ngàng — falling tone (huyền).