ngự
[ŋɨ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to manage; to govern
VerbRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Gương kia ngự ở trên tường...Magic mirror on the wall...
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “ngự” mean?
(verb) to manage; to govern
Is “ngự” formal or informal?
ngự is generally formal.