ngăn
[ŋan˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to stop or prevent someone from doing something
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) compartment; case, shelf
Examples
ngăn kéoa drawer
Cặp này có 3 ngăn.This backpack has 3 compartments.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) chamber
Examples
Tim bò sát có 3 ngăn, trừ tim cá sấu.Reptilian hearts tend to have 3 chambers, except those of crocodilians.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngăn” mean?
(verb) to stop or prevent someone from doing something
Is “ngăn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.