Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ngại

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) worried, hesitant, fearful

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

lo lắng, ngần ngại, sợ hãi

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

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to fear, to be afraid

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sợ hãi, e sợ

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What does “ngại” mean?

(adjective) worried, hesitant, fearful

Is “ngại” formal or informal?

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

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