ngôn ngữ học
[ŋon˧˧ ŋɨ˦ˀ˥ hawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) linguistics
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ngôn ngữ học là một ngành khoa học.Linguistics is a science.
Có ai nghĩ mình sống là biết sinh học đâu mà đầy người tưởng nói được tiếng là biết ngôn ngữ học vậy nhờ?No one thinks that they know biology just because they can live, so why so many people think just because they can speak a language that they know anything about linguistics?
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 “ngôn ngữ học” mean?
(noun) linguistics
Is “ngôn ngữ học” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.