, ngay cả khi
/ŋaːj kaː˧˧ xi˧˧/
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A Vietnamese conjunction meaning 'even if', 'even though', or 'even when', used to introduce a contrast or unexpected condition.
Tôi sẽ đi chơi ngay cả khi trời mưa.
I will go out even if it rains.
Etymology
Derived from Old Vietnamese words combining ngay (exactly) and cả (even) to convey the meaning of inclusivity despite condition.
Memory Aid
Think of 'ngay' (right now) plus 'cả' (all) — even right now in all conditions, it means 'even if'.
Synonyms
dùmặc dù
Related Words
nếukhi