lạy
[laj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to kowtow
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trời ơi tao lạy luôn!(informal) God, I'm begging you. / Oh my gosh, you're kidding me.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “lạy” mean?
(verb) to kowtow
Is “lạy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.