hay là
[haj˧˧ laː˨˩]
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Meaning · English
(conjunction) represents an alternative theory, option or solution in an interrogative form
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Conjunction
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hay (là) nó bị tai nạn ?Maybe he had an accident?
Hay (là) mày gọi sếp mày xem thế nào ?How about you call your boss, maybe he could help?
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hay là” mean?
(conjunction) represents an alternative theory, option or solution in an interrogative form
Is “hay là” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.