của
[kuə˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) property; belongings
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hôi củato loot
nhà có củaa house with properties
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) given kind of food
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) such trash; such a good-for-nothing
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(preposition) of (belonging to or associated with)
Register: informal
Examples
Trả đây ! Cái đó của tao !Give it back! It's mine!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “của” mean?
(noun) property; belongings
Is “của” formal or informal?
của is generally informal.