ke
[kɛ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) saliva/drool that flows out when sleeping
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mồm dính ke kìa.You have spit around your mouth.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) railway platform
Examples
(HCMC Metro) Đoàn tàu đi Ga Bến xe Suối Tiên đang tiến về Ke ga 2. Đề nghị hành khách sẵn sàng để lên tàu và xin chú ý khoảng cách giữa tàu và ke ga.The train to Suoi Tien Terminal Station is arriving at Platform 2. Passengers, please get ready for boarding and mind the gap between (the) train and (the) platform.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ke” mean?
(noun) saliva/drool that flows out when sleeping
Is “ke” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.