ngắt lời
[ŋat̚˧˦ ləːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to interrupt (someone speaking)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi vừa định giải thích thì cô ấy ngắt lời tôi.I was just about to explain when she interrupted me.
Tatoeba sentence #11438878 (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 “ngắt lời” mean?
(verb) to interrupt (someone speaking)
Is “ngắt lời” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.