ngọt ngào
sweet
Tones 2 syllables — ngọt: nặng (low, short, glottalized) · ngào: huyền (low falling) ?
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Meaning
- sweet; gentle and lovely
Common Collocations
lời nói ngọt ngào
sweet words
tình yêu ngọt ngào
sweet love
Examples
Cô ấy có nụ cười ngọt ngào.
She has a sweet smile.
Họ dành cho nhau những lời ngọt ngào.
They spoke sweet words to each other.
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FAQ
How do you say "sweet" in Vietnamese?
"sweet" in Vietnamese is ngọt ngào.
What does ngọt ngào mean in English?
ngọt ngào means "sweet" (adjective). sweet; gentle and lovely.
How is ngọt ngào pronounced?
ngọt ngào has 2 syllables: ngọt: nặng (low, short, glottalized) · ngào: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is ngọt ngào in Vietnamese?
ngọt ngào is among the 2,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is ngọt ngào used in a sentence?
For example: Cô ấy có nụ cười ngọt ngào. (She has a sweet smile.); Họ dành cho nhau những lời ngọt ngào. (They spoke sweet words to each other.).
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