ngắt
[ŋat̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to pick
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ngắt láto pick a leaf
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to sharply interrupt
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to cease; to cut off
Examples
ngắt máyto hang-up the phone
ngắt kết nốito cut connection
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) very; highly; greatly
Common questions
What does “ngắt” mean?
(verb) to pick
Is “ngắt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.