ám ảnh

[ʔaːm˧˦ ʔajŋ̟˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to haunt; to obsess

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Điều đó đã trở thành một nỗi ám ảnh.It became an obsession.
Nỗi lo âu ngày đêm ám ảnhDay and night haunted by anxieties

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “ám ảnh” mean?

(verb) to haunt; to obsess

Is “ám ảnh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.