ngơi tay

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The Vietnamese phrase "ngơi tay" translates to "to take a break" or "to rest" in English. It refers to the act of pausing or stopping work to relax or recover.

Basic Meaning

• Ngơi tay: To take a break from work or activity.

Usage Instructions

You can use "ngơi tay" when you want to express the need for a pause in your activities. It is often used in contexts related to work, chores, or any kind of effort where continuous action is expected.

Example

• Vietnamese: Sau một giờ làm việc miệt mài, tôi cần ngơi tay một chút.
• English: After an hour of hard work, I need to take a break for a while.

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "ngơi tay" can also imply a more general need for rest, not just in physical work but also in mental or emotional labor.

Word Variants

• Ngơi tay can be used in various forms depending on the context:
  • Ngơi tay một chút: Take a little break.
  • Ngơi tay hoàn toàn: Take a complete break (from work).

Different Meanings

While "ngơi tay" primarily means to take a break, it can also imply stopping a specific task or activity. However, the phrase is not commonly used to mean stopping something permanently; it's more about temporary rest.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for "ngơi tay" include: - Nghỉ ngơi: To rest. - Dừng lại: To stop (doing something). - Thư giãn: To relax.

Related Phrases

• Làm việc không ngơi tay: To work without a break. This phrase is often used to describe someone who is very dedicated or hardworking, implying they never stop working.

Academic

1. Grant a respite
   • Làm việc không ngơi tay
     To work without [a] respite