ngợp
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngợp means to feel dizzy; to be overwhelmed.
Meanings of ngợp in English
Verb
- to feel dizzy (at altitudes, at the sight of something vast); to be overwhelmed
Words with ngợp
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngợp could be written as 岌, 𫻅. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compare ngớp.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngợp mean in English?
ngợp (verb) means "to feel dizzy; to be overwhelmed".
How do you pronounce ngợp?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋəːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ŋəːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: ngợp — heavy tone (nặng).