ngồi yên
[ŋoj˨˩ ʔiən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to sit still; to sit tight
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Họ hứng quá nên không ngồi yên được.They're so excited that they can't sit still.
Ngồi yên, bố sẽ quay lại ngay.Sit tight, I'll be back in a moment.
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 “ngồi yên” mean?
(verb) to sit still; to sit tight
Is “ngồi yên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.