đột
[ʔɗot̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to sew; to stitch; to pierce cloth with a needle
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) suddenly; abruptly; promptly; unexpectedly
Examples
Giữa ngôi làng vắng lặng trong đêm, đột có tiếng hét lớn.In a quiet village at night, suddenly there was a loud scream.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đột” mean?
(verb) to sew; to stitch; to pierce cloth with a needle
Is “đột” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.