ngủ say

[ŋu˧˩ saj˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to sleep like a log; to sleep soundly or deeply

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

ngủ say đến nỗi không nghe đồng hồ báo thứcto sleep through the alarm

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 “ngủ say” mean?

(verb) to sleep like a log; to sleep soundly or deeply

Is “ngủ say” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.