nờ

Anh ấy vẫy tay và nói "Nờ!" khi hoàn thành công việc.

Definition

1. Interjection (dialectal):
   • Hey! / Here! / Take this!: A colloquial and dialectal interjection used to call someone's attention, often when handing something over or making a point. It is a phonetic variant of "này" (hey, this).
   • Eh!: Used to emphasize a statement or to seek confirmation from the listener.

Usage Examples

• Interjection:
  • Xong rồi anh nờ! (It's finished, hey!/There you go!)
  • Nờ, cầm lấy cái này. (Hey, take this.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily found in informal, spoken Vietnamese, particularly in certain regional dialects. Its use in formal writing or standard speech is uncommon.

Variants and Related Words

• Này (interjection): The standard, more common form meaning "hey" or "this".
  • Này, bạn ơi! (Hey, you!)

Synonyms

• Hey: used to attract attention.
• Eh: used in informal speech to emphasize or question.
• Here: used when offering something.

Notes on Usage

• "Nờ" is a dialectal expression. Learners should be aware that using the standard form "này" is appropriate in most situations, while "nờ" may sound very informal or regional.