mách
[majk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To tattle, tell on someone — the Northern word; Southerners say méc.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Kể lỗi của ai cho người lớn — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói méc.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Về em mách mẹ cho anh xem.I'm telling Mom when we get home. Just you wait.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mách” mean?
To tattle, tell on someone — the Northern word; Southerners say méc.
Is “mách” 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?
“méc” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.