ngửa
[ŋɨə˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) face-up
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nằm ngửato lie face-up; to lie supine
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to turn upwards
Examples
ngửa/ngửng mặtto orientate one's face upward from its current orientation
Ngửa mặt lên coi nào !(Stop staring at the ground and) look at me!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngửa” mean?
(adverb) face-up
Is “ngửa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.