nguyền
[ŋwiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to wish for; to long for
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to swear; to vow; to promise on oath
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to curse
Register: formal
Examples
bài hát bị nguyềna cursed song
lời nguyềna curse
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nguyền” mean?
(verb) to wish for; to long for
Is “nguyền” formal or informal?
nguyền is generally formal.