giu-dêu

[zu˧˧ zew˧˧]

Preserved but no longer current.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) Jewish

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

người Giu-dêuJew ~ Jews
dân Giu-dêuJews

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) Jew

Examples

thằng Giu-dêuJew (male)
quân Giu-dêuJews

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “giu-dêu” mean?

(adjective) Jewish

Is “giu-dêu” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.