ngoạt
[ŋwaːt̚˧˨ʔ]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(noun) Central Vietnam and Southern Vietnam form of nguyệt (“moon”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ngoạt” mean?
(noun) Central Vietnam and Southern Vietnam form of nguyệt (“moon”)
Is “ngoạt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.