ngủ
verb · Beginner · Daily Life
Meaning
English: To sleep
To rest with your eyes closed at night.
Examples
🗣 Các con đã ngủ rồi.
💬 The children are already asleep.
Etymology
‘Ngủ’ comes from the Proto-Viet-Muong ‘*Kuː’, meaning to sleep. Its verbal form has been preserved in the language, maintaining relevance in daily life.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Ngủ’ is used in conversational and written Vietnamese, applicable in both informal and formal settings. Its use spans across all regions.
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Tags: verb, daily