áy náy
[ʔaj˧˦ naj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to feel bad (about something)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nghĩ lại thì đúng là áy náy với hành động của mình ngày xưa.Thinking back now, I really do feel bad about my own actions back then.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “áy náy” mean?
(verb) to feel bad (about something)
Is “áy náy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.