hôm qua
[hom˧˧ kwaː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hôm qua em tới trường,
Mẹ dắt tay từng bước ớ ơ.
Hôm nay mẹ lên nương,
Một mình em đến lớp.Yesterday, as I was on my way to school
Mom was holding my hand the whole time.
Today, Mom goes to work on the terrace,
I go to school on my own.
Hôm qua tôi gặp bạn ấy.I saw that friend yesterday.
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 “hôm qua” mean?
(noun) yesterday
Is “hôm qua” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.