nhát
[ɲaːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) shy; timid
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) easily scared; timorous; cowardly; chicken
Examples
nhát như thỏ đếcowardly like a rabbit
Nói sợ thì nó chê mình nhát, mà nói không thì không đúng.If I said I'm afraid, he would call me chicken, and if I didn't it wouldn't be true.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to scare someone
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) slash, slit or stab (with a sharp weapon)
Examples
Hắn đâm nạn nhân năm nhát.He stabbed the victim five stabs.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nhát” mean?
(adjective) shy; timid
Is “nhát” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.