gặp tai nạn
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: bị tai nạn
Meaning · English
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy vừa gặp tai nạn.He just had an accident.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Gặp tai nạn is more natural in everyday speech than bị tai nạn. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “gặp tai nạn” mean?
to have an accident
Is “gặp tai nạn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“have an accident” (English) — near equivalent.