la làng
[laː˧˧ laːŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to holler; to cry for help
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ăn cướp còn la lànga thief who cries “Stop, thief!”
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
cry for help
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
cầu cứu
(verb) to ask for rescue; to cry for help
Tiếng Việt · via cry for help
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Common questions
What does “la làng” mean?
(verb) to holler; to cry for help
Is “la làng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“cry for help” (English) — near equivalent.