gấp
[ɣəp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) pressing; urgent; hurry
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 fold; to close; to shut
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) Placed before numerals to express times or multiplication.
Examples
gấp mườiten times (as much, many)
nhanh gấp hai lầntwice as fast
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “gấp” mean?
(adjective) pressing; urgent; hurry
Is “gấp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.