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ngủ
/ŋṵ/
to sleep
Tôi muốn ngủ sớm hôm nay.
I want to sleep early today.
informal
To be in a state of rest with closed eyes, typically at night, to restore energy.
Anh ấy ngủ 8 giờ mỗi đêm.
He sleeps 8 hours every night.
Commonly used in everyday contexts to describe the act of sleeping.
informal
To take a nap or rest briefly during the day.
Sau bữa trưa, tôi thường ngủ một giấc ngắn.
After lunch, I usually take a short nap.
Often used to describe a short rest period.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Ngủ' is a basic verb used to describe the act of sleeping. It is often used with time expressions like 'ngủ sớm' (sleep early) or 'ngủ muộn' (sleep late).
Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
'Ngủ' is an intransitive verb and does not change form based on tense or subject. It is always used in its base form.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *ŋɔː (to sleep). Related to other Austroasiatic languages.
Usage Notes
The verb 'ngủ' is commonly used in everyday Vietnamese to describe the act of sleeping. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
ngủ
to sleep
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh