á
[ʔaː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) The name of the Latin script letter Ă/ă.
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) An expression of sudden pain or uttered under shock.
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(particle) emphasizes a quality that the listener may not have known; you see?; I'm telling you
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
Món này ngon lắm á! Mày ăn thử đi rồi biết.This dish is delicious! Try it and you will know.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(particle) Question particle, express strong doubts; really?
Examples
Mày có chắc không á?Are you sure about that?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “á” mean?
(noun) The name of the Latin script letter Ă/ă.
Is “á” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.