GPS

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: máy chỉ đường

Meaning · English

GPS; sat-nav

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

Examples

GPS đang chỉ đường vòng.The sat-nav is directing us on a detour.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

Local usage: GPS is the usual everyday term for a car navigation device. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.

Common questions

What does “GPS” mean?

GPS; sat-nav

Is “GPS” formal or informal?

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