cột
[kot̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To tie, bind — the Southern word; Northerners say buộc.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Thắt lại bằng dây — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói buộc.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
cột điệnelectric pole
Cột sợi dây vô cái cọc cho chắc.Tie the rope to the stake so it holds.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “cột” mean?
To tie, bind — the Southern word; Northerners say buộc.
Is “cột” 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?
“buộc” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.