đứt
[ʔɗɨt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to break off, to be cut off
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dây đàn lên căng quá thì sẽ đứt.A guitar string would snap if it's under too much tension when tuning.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) cut off
Common questions
What does “đứt” mean?
(verb) to break off, to be cut off
Is “đứt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.