giày dép
[zaj˨˩ zɛp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) footwear, shoes
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Để giày dép ngoài cửa nhé.Leave your shoes outside, okay?
Đôi giày này đi êm chân lắm.These shoes are really comfortable.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Giày means shoes specifically; giày dép is the broader term for footwear. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “giày dép” mean?
(noun) footwear, shoes
Is “giày dép” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.