hồi hộp
nervous
Tones 2 syllables — hồi: huyền (low falling) · hộp: nặng (low, short, glottalized) ?
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Meaning
- nervousness; suspense (often referring to a sense of tension or anticipation in a story)
Common Collocations
tạo cảm giác hồi hộp
create suspense
trận đấu hồi hộp
tense match
Examples
Bộ phim này đầy hồi hộp.
This movie is full of suspense.
Tôi cảm thấy hồi hộp trước kỳ thi.
I feel nervous before the exam.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "nervous", but differ in register and usage.
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FAQ
How do you say "nervous" in Vietnamese?
"nervous" in Vietnamese is hồi hộp.
What does hồi hộp mean in English?
hồi hộp means "nervous" (noun). nervousness; suspense (often referring to a sense of tension or anticipation in a story).
How is hồi hộp pronounced?
hồi hộp has 2 syllables: hồi: huyền (low falling) · hộp: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is hồi hộp in Vietnamese?
hồi hộp is among the 5,000 most-used Vietnamese words.
How is hồi hộp used in a sentence?
For example: Bộ phim này đầy hồi hộp. (This movie is full of suspense.); Tôi cảm thấy hồi hộp trước kỳ thi. (I feel nervous before the exam.).
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