ngộ
[ŋo˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) queer; quaint
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) sillily cute
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
kể cũng ngộit's kinda funny that
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(conjunction) short for ngộ nhỡ (“in case of; if by chance”)
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to meet; to encounter
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Common questions
What does “ngộ” mean?
(adjective) queer; quaint
Is “ngộ” formal or informal?
ngộ is generally informal; connotation: humorous.