ngang tắt

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The Vietnamese word "ngang tắt" refers to an illicit or illegal relationship, often used to describe a romantic or sexual relationship that is considered inappropriate or against social norms, such as an affair or a relationship outside of marriage.

Usage Instructions:

• "Ngang tắt" is often used in contexts involving secrecy or taboo relationships.
• It is typically used in a negative or disapproving manner.

Example:

• "Họ có một mối quan hệ ngang tắt."
  • Translation: "They have an illicit relationship."

Advanced Usage:

• The term can be used in more complex sentences to discuss the implications of such a relationship.
• For instance, "Mối quan hệ ngang tắt của họ đã gây ra nhiều rắc rối cho gia đình."
  • Translation: "Their illicit relationship has caused a lot of trouble for the family."

Word Variants:

• While "ngang tắt" itself is an established term, it can be combined with other words to specify the type of relationship or context, such as "mối quan hệ ngang tắt trong hôn nhân" (illicit relationship in marriage).

Different Meaning:

• In some contexts, "ngang tắt" can also imply something that is 'sideways' or 'off course' in a general sense, but this is much less common and usually not the focus when discussing relationships.

Synonyms:

• Mối quan hệ vụng trộm: This means "secret affair" and is often used interchangeably with "ngang tắt."
• Ngoại tình: This translates to "adultery" and refers specifically to infidelity in a marriage.

Academic

1. Illegal, illicit
   • Quan hệ ngang tắt
     Illicit relationship