ngon lành
[ŋɔn˧˧ lajŋ̟˨˩]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) tasty; delicious (generally speaking)
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) good, beneficial
Register: informal
Examples
Ma tuý có ngon lành gì đâu mà ham.There is nothing good about using drugs.
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) well, with enthusiasm
Register: informal
Examples
Nó hễ ngồi xuống là ăn uống ngon lành.He starts eating with much enthusiasm whenever he's at the table.
Vừa có một bệnh nhân tại Quảng Ngãi bị bác sĩ chê, bảo là "chúng tôi đã cố gắng hết sức", bảo người nhà mang về chuẩn bị hậu sự, thế mà vẫn sống ngon lành.Doctors had given up on a patient in Quang Ngai, telling him, "we tried our best", and telling family members to prepare funeral arrangements, yet he still lives just fine.
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Common questions
What does “ngon lành” mean?
(adjective) tasty; delicious (generally speaking)
Is “ngon lành” formal or informal?
ngon lành is generally informal.