giùm
[zum˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) in someone else's stead
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
Mày mua giùm tao điếu thuốc cái coi!Get me a cigarette while you're at it, please!
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “giùm” mean?
(adverb) in someone else's stead
Is “giùm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.