ngủ

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The Vietnamese word "ngủ" is a verb that means "to sleep" or "to be asleep." It is an essential word in daily conversation, especially when talking about rest, tiredness, or sleep schedules.

Basic Usage:

• Ngủ is used to describe the action of sleeping.
• Example: Cô ta ngủ tám tiếng. (She slept for eight hours.)

Variants and Phrases:

• Ngủ say: This phrase means "to sleep soundly." It describes a deep, undisturbed sleep.

  • Example: Tối qua, tôi ngủ say cả đêm. (Last night, I slept soundly the whole night.)

• Ngủ quên: This means "to oversleep oneself" or "to be overcome with sleep." It describes a situation where someone sleeps longer than intended, often missing an alarm or appointment.

  • Example: Tôi đã ngủ quên và đến muộn cho cuộc họp. (I overslept and arrived late for the meeting.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "ngủ" in different contexts, such as expressing sleep habits or discussing sleep quality.
• For example, you might say Tôi cần ngủ đủ giấc (I need to get enough sleep) or Ngủ không đủ sẽ ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe (Not getting enough sleep will affect health).

Synonyms:

While "ngủ" is the primary word for sleep, you may encounter synonyms in different contexts: - Ngủ nghỉ: This phrase means to take a rest or nap. - Thiu thiu: This means to doze off lightly, often used for someone who is not fully asleep but resting their eyes.

Different Meanings:

• While "ngủ" primarily means "to sleep," it can also be used metaphorically in some contexts. For example, you might hear it in idiomatic expressions or phrases related to being unaware of something (like being "asleep" at the wheel).

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verb

1. to sleep; to be asleep
   • cô ta ngủ tám tiếng
     She slept eight hours
   • ngủ say
     to sleep soundly
   • ngủ quên
     to over sleep oneself; to be overcome with sleep