Definition

1. Onomatopoeia (Từ tượng thanh):
   • Grunt, oink: The word "ịt" is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the characteristic short, low sound made by a pig. It is the basic sound representation for a pig's vocalization.

Usage Examples

• Onomatopoeia:
  • Con lợn kêu "ịt ịt". (The pig goes "oink oink".)
  • Tôi nghe thấy tiếng "ịt" từ trong chuồng. (I heard a grunt/oink from inside the pen.)

Advanced Usage

• "ìn ịt" (reduplicative form): This is a common reduplicated form of "ịt". It conveys a sense of repetition or continuity, describing a series of consecutive grunts or oinks.
  • Nghe tiếng lợn con kêu ìn ịt. (Listen to the piglets grunting/oinking repeatedly.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ìn ịt (láy): A reduplicated variant emphasizing continuous or repeated grunting.
• Ịt ịt: Another common reduplication of the basic sound.

Synonyms

• Kêu grừ grừ: To grunt (a more descriptive phrase).
• Kêu ủn ỉn: Another onomatopoeic phrase for a pig's sound, often implying a whining or complaining tone.

Notes on Meaning

• Primary Meaning: The word "ịt" specifically and exclusively represents the sound made by a pig. It is not typically used for other animals or sounds.
• Usage Context: It is almost always used in informal contexts, often in storytelling, descriptions of rural life, or when speaking to or about children. It is a vivid, sensory word.

1. Grunt, oink (mỹ)
2. ìn ịt (láy, ý liên tiếp)
   • Nghe tiếng ìn ịt từ chuồng lợn ra
     Some grunts were heard from the pigsty