lát
[laːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a kind of wood used to make furniture
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cho tôi thêm một lát bánh mì.Give me another slice of bread.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) alternative form of nhát (“to stab”)
Sense 4
Examples
cắt látto cut into slices
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lát” mean?
(noun) a kind of wood used to make furniture
Is “lát” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.