ngoải

[ŋwaːj˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(pronoun) that place outside; out there; outside

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(pronoun) she or he (referring to one's ông ngoại or bà ngoại)

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”

Common questions

What does “ngoải” mean?

(pronoun) that place outside; out there; outside

Is “ngoải” formal or informal?

ngoải is generally informal.