ngủng nghỉnh
verb
Hanoi [ŋʊwŋ͡m˧˩ ŋïŋ˧˩]Huế [ŋʊwŋ͡m˧˨ ŋɨn˧˨]Saigon [ŋʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ ŋɨn˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngủng nghỉnh means to act sulky; put on airs of displeasure; to be standoffish.
Meanings of ngủng nghỉnh in English
Verb
- to act sulky, put on airs of displeasure; to be standoffish, be aloof
- to be on cold or distant terms, act frosty (due to disagreement with someone)
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, ngủng nghỉnh could be written as 喁𠴔, 顒𠶐, 𢥶頸. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Apophonic reduplication of nghỉnh.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngủng nghỉnh mean in English?
ngủng nghỉnh (verb) means "to act sulky; put on airs of displeasure; to be standoffish".
How do you pronounce ngủng nghỉnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋʊwŋ͡m˧˩ ŋïŋ˧˩]; Saigon [ŋʊwŋ͡m˨˩˦ ŋɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: ngủng — dipping tone (hỏi), nghỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi).