ngập ngừng
[ŋəp̚˧˨ʔ ŋɨŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be hesitant; to waver
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bạn nên khẳng định sự việc một cách không ngập ngừng.You should make sure of the fact without hesitation.
Tatoeba sentence #5758940 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ngập ngừng” mean?
(verb) to be hesitant; to waver
Is “ngập ngừng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.