kết hôn
[ket̚˧˦ hon˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to get married
VerbRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Họ quyết định kết hôn vào năm sau.They decided to get married next year.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: “Kết hôn” is a verb; “hôn nhân” is the noun meaning marriage. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “kết hôn” mean?
(verb) to get married
Is “kết hôn” formal or informal?
kết hôn is generally formal.