đèn pha
[ʔɗɛn˨˩ faː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a headlight; headlamp (at the front of a vehicle)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tối rồi, nhớ bật đèn pha nhé.It’s dark, so remember to turn on the headlights.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Depending on context, đèn pha can also specifically mean the high-beam setting. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a floodlight; spotlight (typically outdoors and focused by mirrors)
Common questions
What does “đèn pha” mean?
(noun) a headlight; headlamp (at the front of a vehicle)
Is “đèn pha” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.