ăn giỗ
[ʔan˧˧ zo˦ˀ˥]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to attend a feast or commemoration held on the anniversary of a person's death
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hôm nay tôi xin nghỉ để về quê ăn giỗ ông nội.Today I am taking a day off to go back to my hometown to attend my grandfather's death anniversary feast.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ăn giỗ” mean?
(verb) to attend a feast or commemoration held on the anniversary of a person's death
Is “ăn giỗ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.