ngay lập tức
[ŋaj˧˧ ləp̚˧˨ʔ tɨk̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) immediately, posthaste
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bảo hắn làm gì hắn cũng làm ngay lập tức.He does everything as soon as I tell him to do it.
Đọc xong thư anh, tôi trả lời ngay lập tức.Upon reading his letter, I replied immediately.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “ngay lập tức” mean?
(adverb) immediately, posthaste
Is “ngay lập tức” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.