giã từ
[zaː˦ˀ˥ tɨ˨˩]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to bid farewell; to take one's leave from
VerbRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Giã từ vũ khíA Farewell To Arms
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
take one's leave
to depart or say goodbye
English
Near equivalent
từ giã
(verb) to bid farewell; to take one's leave from
Tiếng Việt · via take one's leave
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Common questions
What does “giã từ” mean?
(verb) to bid farewell; to take one's leave from
Is “giã từ” formal or informal?
giã từ is generally formal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“take one's leave” (English) — near equivalent.