hả dạ
[haː˧˩ zaː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to get contented
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dân nghèo được một phen hả dạ, bởi kẻ bị trừng trị là một “thằng Tây” khét tiếng tàn ác.Poor people got the time to please, as the one who got punished was an infamous and cruel "Westerner".
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “hả dạ” mean?
(verb) to get contented
Is “hả dạ” formal or informal?
hả dạ is generally informal.