mẹ
[mɛ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Mother, mom — the Northern word; Southerners say má.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người mẹ — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói má.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Mẹ tôi đang ở trong bếp.My mother is in the kitchen.
Mẹ dậy sớm nấu xôi cho cả nhà.Mom got up early to make sticky rice for the family.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mẹ” mean?
Mother, mom — the Northern word; Southerners say má.
Is “mẹ” 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?
“má” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.