ngay ngắn
adjective
Hanoi [ŋaj˧˧ ŋan˧˦]Huế [ŋaj˧˧ ŋaŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ŋa(ː)j˧˧ ŋaŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngay ngắn means tidy and regular; orderly; neat.
Meanings of ngay ngắn in English
Adjective
- tidy and regular; orderly (and not slanting, crooked); neat
Etymology
-ăn reduplication of ngay.
Frequently asked questions
What does ngay ngắn mean in English?
ngay ngắn (adjective) means "tidy and regular; orderly; neat".
How do you pronounce ngay ngắn?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋaj˧˧ ŋan˧˦]; Saigon [ŋa(ː)j˧˧ ŋaŋ˦˥]. Tones: ngay — level tone (ngang), ngắn — rising tone (sắc).