gắt

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See also: gat, Gat, gát, gât, and -gat

Vietnamese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.
Particularly: “The look is pretty native, with short /a/ and lenition. The etymology from Shorto (2006) is probably unsustainable though.”

Pronunciation[edit]

Verb[edit]

gắt • (噶)

  1. (transitive) to scold, to chide

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Derived terms

Adjective[edit]

gắt • (噶)

  1. (of taste and sunshine) strong and/or harsh
    ngọt gắt ― very sweet
  2. irritable; impatient; short-tempered

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