ngượng ngùng
[ŋɨəŋ˧˨ʔ ŋʊwŋ͡m˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) to be embarrassed, ashamed, to be put out of countenance
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy không bao giờ ngượng ngùng.He is never embarrassed.
Tatoeba sentence #13519002 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ngượng ngùng” mean?
(adjective) to be embarrassed, ashamed, to be put out of countenance
Is “ngượng ngùng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.