đừng

[ʔɗɨŋ˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) do not; don't

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Đừng hiểu lầm (tôi/ta).Don't get me wrong.

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 “đừng” mean?

(verb) do not; don't

Is “đừng” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.