[ɣaː˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to make someone temporarily have a shelter

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cung cấp tạm thời nơi trú ẩn

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Register: formal

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

Examples

Chả biết cơn bão ấy có đi qua để cha con chúng tôi gá tạm qua ngày khôngWe are longing that the storm wouldn't last long, so we can have a one-time shelter to dwell.

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Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to lend an agent one's item for some money in exchange; to pawn

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thế chấp để nhận tiền

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Register: formal

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to make something attached and aligned onto a lathe

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đặt và căn chỉnh thứ gì vào máy tiện

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Register: formal

Common questions

What does “gá” mean?

(verb) to make someone temporarily have a shelter

Is “gá” formal or informal?

gá is generally formal.