cứu thua
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: cứu bóng
Meaning · English
save, especially by a goalkeeper
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thủ môn vừa có pha cứu thua ngoạn mục.The goalkeeper just made a spectacular save.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Cứu bóng” is understandable, but “cứu thua” is the usual football expression. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “cứu thua” mean?
save, especially by a goalkeeper
Is “cứu thua” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.