Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chửa

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to be pregnant

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adverb) alternative form of chưa (“not yet”)

Examples

Vườn rộng rào thưa, khó đuổi gà. Cải chửa ra cây, cà mới nụGarden's too large with fencin' too thin, hard to catch chickens. Cabbages have not yet grown, nightshades're just buddin'

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Common questions

What does “chửa” mean?

(verb) to be pregnant

Is “chửa” formal or informal?

chửa is generally informal.

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