bạ
[ʔɓaː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to do randomly or indiscriminately
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) any (one, thing, where, etc.)
Examples
bạ đâu nằm đólying down wherever
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) register; roll; record
Common questions
What does “bạ” mean?
(verb) to do randomly or indiscriminately
Is “bạ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.