đặt cọc
[ʔɗat̚˧˨ʔ kawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to put down a deposit
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tiền (đặt) cọca deposit
Chưa đi được. Lỡ đặt cọc 500 rồi.I can't leave yet. I've already paid a deposit of 500,000 dongs.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “đặt cọc” mean?
(verb) to put down a deposit
Is “đặt cọc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.