No. 926 in Vietnamese
ngại
The Vietnamese word "ngại" means "to be hesitant," "to feel shy," or "to be reluctant."
In a sentence
Tôi hơi ngại khi nói trước đám đông.
I feel a bit shy speaking in front of a crowd.
Used to express feeling shy or hesitant.
Bạn không cần ngại mà hãy hỏi tôi nếu có thắc mắc.
You don't need to hesitate; feel free to ask me if you have any questions.
Used to indicate hesitance or reluctance.
Có gì ngại đâu, cứ làm đi!
There's nothing to be hesitant about; just do it!
Used to encourage someone to proceed without feeling hesitant.
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