giả sử
[zaː˧˩ sɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to suppose (to take for granted)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) supposing (if hypothetically)
Examples
Giả sử không có anh ấy thì việc chắc không xong.If he weren't there, it probably would not have gotten done.
Giả sử có người hỏi, anh sẽ trả lời ra sao?If someone were to ask, how would you answer them?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
take for granted
To assume something is always available or will always happen
English
Near equivalent
giả thử
(verb) to suppose (to take for granted)
Tiếng Việt · via take for granted
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Common questions
What does “giả sử” mean?
(verb) to suppose (to take for granted)
Is “giả sử” 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?
“take for granted” (English) — near equivalent.