mắc phải
[mak̚˧˦ faːj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to acquire; to contract; to catch
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tom đã mắc phải cái bẫy của Mary.Tom has fallen for Mary's trap.
Tatoeba sentence #9250893 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “mắc phải” mean?
(verb) to acquire; to contract; to catch
Is “mắc phải” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.