ngủ
/ŋṵ/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.
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.
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💡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.