Standard Lemma guide

ngay

particle · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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1

particle

Meaning 1

Used to question the listener

for a response or affirmation

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • You ngay?

Meaning relationships

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2

particle

Meaning 2

Used to question the listener

that implies impatience.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Where are you ngay?

Meaning relationships

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3

particle

Meaning 3

Used to question the listener

that implies dismay or disgust.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • What ngay is that?

Meaning relationships

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4

particle

Meaning 4

Used to agree with what the listener has said.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Yes ngay.

Meaning relationships

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5

particle

Meaning 5

Used for emphasis

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I couldn't do anything ngay.

Meaning relationships

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6

particle

Meaning 6

Used to solicit pity from the listener

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I couldn't do anything ngay.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Ilocano ngay.