ứng nghiệm
[ʔɨŋ˧˦ ŋiəm˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to come true, to be fulfilled
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhưng họ thật không ngờ, lời nguyền rủa ấy đã ứng nghiệm.But they did not really expect it when the curse was fulfilled.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ứng nghiệm” mean?
(verb) to come true, to be fulfilled
Is “ứng nghiệm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.