nhắm mắt
[ɲam˧˦ mat̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nhắm, mắt.
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 fall asleep
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to breathe one's last, close one's eyes for the last time
Register: formal
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
breathe one's last
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
close one's eyes
To ignore or pretend not to notice something
English
Near equivalent
nhắm nghiền
(verb) to close (one's eyes) tightly; to screw up (i.e. squint) one's eyes
Tiếng Việt · via close one's eyes
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Common questions
What does “nhắm mắt” mean?
(verb) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nhắm, mắt.
Is “nhắm mắt” formal or informal?
nhắm mắt is generally formal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“breathe one's last” (English) — near equivalent.