ngơ
[ŋəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to ignore; overlook; let pass; connive
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ngơ cho kẻ lầm lỗi.Spare the wrongdoers.
Ơi cô em lái đò à
Sao em nỡ làm ngơ
Anh mang theo tiếng đàn cò
Văn xuất khẩu thành thơDear young woman on the boat,
why are you ignoring me?
I'm bringing the melodies of the two-string fiddle,
turning prose into poetry.
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 “ngơ” mean?
(verb) to ignore; overlook; let pass; connive
Is “ngơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.