làm dấu
[laːm˨˩ zəw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to mark off to avoid losing one's way
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to make a sign of the cross
Examples
làm dấu trước khi ănto make a sign of the cross before eating
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to sign; to speak
Common questions
What does “làm dấu” mean?
(verb) to mark off to avoid losing one's way
Is “làm dấu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.