ma sát
[maː˧˧ saːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) friction
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lực ma sát có hướng ngược với chiều chuyển động của vật mà lực tác dụng có xu hướng gây ra.The frictional force has a sense opposite to that of the movement of the body which the applied force has the tendency to cause.
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 “ma sát” mean?
(noun) friction
Is “ma sát” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.