không ngon

/kəwŋ ŋɔn/
adjective phraseIntermediate not tasty
informal

Describing something that is not delicious or tasty, often used for food or drinks.

Cà phê của quán này không ngon.

The coffee at this place isn't good.

Bánh này không ngon, tôi không thích.

This cake isn't tasty, I don't like it.

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This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to express dissatisfaction with the taste of something.

Related Phrases

không ngon miệngphrase
not tasty in the mouth
không ngon gìphrase
not tasty at all

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use 'không ngon' to describe food or drinks that are not delicious. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is not appealing.

Gold Rule

Politeness

When giving feedback about food, it's often more polite to say 'không ngon lắm' (not very tasty) rather than 'không ngon gì' (not tasty at all).

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'không' (not) and 'ngon' (tasty), forming a negative adjective phrase.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to express dissatisfaction with food or drinks. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is not appealing or satisfying.

Word Breakdown

không
not
prefix
+
ngon
tasty
root
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