mắc
[mak̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Expensive — the Southern word; Northerners say đắt.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Giá cao — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói đắt.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
mắc lướito get caught in a net
Đôi giày này mắc quá, qua tiệm khác coi thử.These shoes are too pricey — let’s try another shop.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mắc” mean?
Expensive — the Southern word; Northerners say đắt.
Is “mắc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“đắt” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.