nội
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(preposition) emphasizing the mere something
Register: informal
Examples
Nội việc rửa bát mày còn làm chẳng được!You can't even wash the mere dishes properly!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) belonging to the father's side of the family
Register: informal
Examples
bên nộithe paternal side (of the family)
cháu nộia paternal grandchild
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a paternal grandparent
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
Nội ơi! Để con nhổ tóc bạc cho nội nha!(Paternal) Grandpa/Grandma! Let me pull out your gray hair!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) court; imperial palace
Register: informal
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Common questions
What does “nội” mean?
(preposition) emphasizing the mere something
Is “nội” formal or informal?
nội is generally informal.
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