ngốt người

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The Vietnamese word "ngột ngạt" (sometimes spelled as "ngốt người") refers to a feeling of being stifled or suffocated, often due to heat or lack of fresh air. It describes an uncomfortable situation where the atmosphere feels heavy, usually because of high temperatures or humidity.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: Use "ngột ngạt" when talking about weather, rooms, or environments that feel overly hot or stuffy.
• Form: It can be used as an adjective.

Examples:

1. Simple Example:

   • "Hôm nay thời tiết ngột ngạt quá."
   • (Today’s weather is so stifling.)

2. Advanced Example:

   • "Căn phòng này thật ngột ngạt, chúng ta cần mở cửa sổ để thông gió."
   • (This room is really suffocating; we need to open the window for ventilation.)

Word Variants:

• Ngột ngạt is the standard term.
• You might also encounter the phrase "không khí ngột ngạt" which means "stifling air."

Different Meanings:

While "ngột ngạt" primarily refers to physical discomfort from heat or lack of air, it can also metaphorically describe a feeling of emotional suffocation or stress. For example, if someone feels overwhelmed by responsibilities, they might say they feel "ngột ngạt" in a figurative sense.

Synonyms:

• Hấp dẫn (oppressive)
• Ngột (stuffy)
• Nóng bức (sweltering)

Conclusion:

Understanding the word "ngột ngạt" helps you describe not only weather conditions but also feelings of discomfort caused by various factors, whether physical or emotional.

Academic

1. Stifling, sweltering
   • Cái nóng ngốt người
     Stifling heat