gọi điện
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: gọi điện thoại
Meaning · English
to make a phone call
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lát nữa tôi gọi điện cho bạn nhé.I’ll call you later.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Gọi điện is more natural in everyday speech than gọi điện thoại. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “gọi điện” mean?
to make a phone call
Is “gọi điện” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.