gá
[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
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.
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
(verb) to lend an agent one's item for some money in exchange; to pawn
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to make something attached and aligned onto a lathe
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.