nói láo
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Definition
- Verb:
- To lie; to tell a lie: The primary meaning of "nói láo" is to intentionally say something that is not true, to deceive someone.
- To talk nonsense; to speak frivolously: It can also mean to say silly, absurd, or improper things, often in a casual or disrespectful manner.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Đừng nói láo! (Don't lie!)
- Nó nói láo về điểm số của mình. (He lied about his grades.)
- Cả bọn ngồi cà phê nói láo cả buổi. (The whole group sat at the cafe talking nonsense all afternoon.)
Advanced Usage
- "nói lếu nói láo": to talk frivolously and nonsensically; to speak a lot of nonsense.
- Bọn trẻ ngồi góc lớp nói lếu nói láo. (The kids sat in the corner of the class talking a lot of nonsense.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nói dối (v): to lie. This is a more standard, neutral synonym for "nói láo," which can carry a more colloquial or slightly stronger tone of disapproval.
- Nói dối là không tốt. (Lying is not good.)
Synonyms
- Lie: to tell a falsehood.
- Fib: to tell a small, trivial lie (less severe).
- Talk nonsense: to speak foolishly or without sense.
Related Idioms
- Nói láo như cuội: to lie through one's teeth; to be a habitual liar (literally: to lie like Cuội, a mythical figure known for lying).
- Thằng đó nói láo như cuội, đừng tin. (That guy lies through his teeth, don't believe him.)