điện thoại
[ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ tʰwaːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) telephone
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cho mình xin số điện thoại nhé.Could I have your phone number, please?
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to telephone; to call
Common questions
What does “điện thoại” mean?
(noun) telephone
Is “điện thoại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.