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ngay

Pronunciation Northern /ŋaj˧˧/ Central /ŋaj˧˥/ Southern /ŋaj˧˧/
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immediately
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Meaning
4 senses · 4 meanings

immediately

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
immediately; straight away

Immediate or without delay.

vi Tôi sẽ đi ngay bây giờ.

en I will go right away.

straight

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
direct; straight Directions & OrientationTheme

Positioned in a straight line or moving directly toward a specific direction.

vi Cây cột này đứng rất ngay.

en This pillar stands very straight.

honest

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
honest; truthful

Honest and straightforward; usually used in the phrase ngay thẳng.

vi Anh ấy là người ngay thẳng và thật thà.

en He is a straightforward and honest person.

right by

Preposition · 1 senses
Sense 1 Preposition
right by; beside

A shortened way to refer to a position located directly beside something.

vi Nhà anh ấy ở ngay cạnh trường học.

en His house is right by the school.

Similar
ngay cả / ngay thẳng / ngay cạnh / ngay mặt …
Use
ngay lập tức / ngay tức khắc / ngay tức thì / ngay và luôn …
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