để giết thời gian
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to pass the time; to kill time
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mình đọc báo để giết thời gian.I read the newspaper to pass the time.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “để giết thời gian” mean?
to pass the time; to kill time
Is “để giết thời gian” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.