Definition

Verb: - To make a short, sharp, high-pitched barking sound, typically made by a small dog. It describes the sound of yapping or yelping.

Usage

This verb is used to describe the characteristic barking sound of a dog, often a small one. It is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound itself. - Con chó nhỏ ẳng ẳng suốt ngày. (The small dog yaps all day.) - Nghe tiếng chó ẳng ẳng ngoài cổng. (Hear the dog yelping outside the gate.)

Advanced Usage

• It is primarily used for the sounds made by dogs. Using it for other animals would be unusual and likely incorrect.
• The word can imply a repetitive, sharp, and sometimes annoying sound.

Variants and Related Words

• Sủa (verb): To bark. This is the general term for a dog's bark, while ẳng ẳng specifically describes the high-pitched sound.
• Gâu gâu (verb): To woof; to bark (often used for a deeper, more typical bark).

Synonyms

• Yap (verb): To bark sharply.
• Yelp (verb): To utter a short, sharp cry, often due to pain or surprise.

Related Phrases/Idioms

There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms specifically formed with the word ẳng ẳng. It is used literally to describe a sound.

verb

1. (of a dog) to yap; to yelp