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ngay lập tức

[ŋaj˧˧ ləp̚˧˨ʔ tɨk̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) immediately, posthaste

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ngay lập tức

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Adverb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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.

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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.

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