Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

làm lễ

[laːm˨˩ le˦ˀ˥]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to hold a ceremony; to observe a ritual for (something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tổ chức một nghi lễ cho một việc gì

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

làm lễ khánh thành trường họcto hold an opening ceremony for a school

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Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to say Mass.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

dẫn lễ

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Cha làm lễ Chúa nhật.Father said Sunday Mass.

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What does “làm lễ” mean?

(verb) to hold a ceremony; to observe a ritual for (something).

Is “làm lễ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.