bóng
[ʔɓawŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A ball (as in soccer) — the Northern word; Southerners say banh.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trái bóng để chơi thể thao — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói banh.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
dưới bóng câyin the shade of the tree
Bọn trẻ đá bóng ngoài bãi đến tối mịt.The kids played soccer on the field until well after dark.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “bóng” mean?
A ball (as in soccer) — the Northern word; Southerners say banh.
Is “bóng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“banh” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.