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ngắc ngứ

Pronunciation Northern /ŋak˧˥ ŋɨ˧˥/ Central /ŋa̰k˩˧ ŋɨ̰˩˧/ Southern /ŋak˧˥ ŋɨ˧˥/
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stumble over words
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To speak with difficulty, often pausing or repeating sounds because one is nervous, confused, or unsure of what to say.

vi Anh ấy trả lời một cách ngắc ngứ vì lo lắng.

en He answered with difficulty because he was nervous.

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ngắc
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ngắc ngư / lăng líu / ngắc / ngắc ngoải …
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Easily confused

Same spelling, different tone
Same meaning
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ngắc/ngắc ngoải

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stammer vi: ngắc ngứ / ja: 口籠る / WordNet aligned
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cứng ngắc / ngúc ngắc
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ngắc (stall) — words using
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