nai nịt

[naːj˧˧ nit̚˧˨ʔ]

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

Meaning · English

(verb) to tighten and strap (one's clothes or one's belongings)

Verb

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

Examples

Chiều hôm ấy y ăn thật no, nai nịt gọn ghẽ, hông giắt chuỷ thủ, lưng mang dây dài,[…]That afternoon he ate his fill, tidily tightened his clothes and belongings, secured the dagger on his hip, and slung the long rope over his back; […]

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 “nai nịt” mean?

(verb) to tighten and strap (one's clothes or one's belongings)

Is “nai nịt” formal or informal?

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