giả đò
[zaː˧˩ ʔɗɔ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to feign
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
giả đò làm như không biếtto feign ignorance
Bà Dursley lại còn giả đò như mình không có chị em nào hết […]Mrs. Dursley pretended she didn't have a sister […]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “giả đò” mean?
(verb) to feign
Is “giả đò” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.