ngất
[ŋət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to faint (to lose consciousness)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cô ấy ngất ngay giữa phòng khách.She fainted right in the living room.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) very high or tall
Common questions
What does “ngất” mean?
(verb) to faint (to lose consciousness)
Is “ngất” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.