đợi
[ʔɗəːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to wait for, to await
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hãy đợi đấy!Well, Just You Wait! (a cartoon series by Soyuzmultfilm)
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 “đợi” mean?
(verb) to wait for, to await
Is “đợi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.