đà
[ʔɗaː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) momentum (impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cứ cái đà này, sợ rằng mẹ con em sẽ dần không còn có anh trong lòng…We, mother and children, fear that – bit by bit, at this rate – you shall no longer be in our hearts… (A 2016 article on Báo Phụ nữ)
lấy đàto build ~ gain momentum
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) beam, girder
Common questions
What does “đà” mean?
(noun) momentum (impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events)
Is “đà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.