năn nỉ
[nan˧˧ ni˧˩]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to beg
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó năn nỉ riết mẹ nó mới chịu cho tiền.He begged for so long that his mother gave in and lent him the money.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “năn nỉ” mean?
(verb) to beg
Is “năn nỉ” formal or informal?
năn nỉ is generally informal.