gả
[ɣaː˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to give (one's offspring) in marriage; to marry off (one's offspring)
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
(verb) to get a spouse for one's offspring
Examples
gả chồng cho con gáito get a husband for one's daughter
gả vợ cho con traito get a wife for one's son
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “gả” mean?
(verb) to give (one's offspring) in marriage; to marry off (one's offspring)
Is “gả” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.