lạ
[laː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) strange; unfamiliar
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
người lạa stranger
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
(adjective) strange; odd; weird
Examples
Lạ thật.How strange.
hương thơm là lạa smell that is a little bit strange
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lạ” mean?
(adjective) strange; unfamiliar
Is “lạ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.