mon men

[mɔn˧˧ mɛn˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to approach slowly and tentatively

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Chớ có mon men vào phòng nhà người ta kẻo bất lịch sự nha con.Sweetheart, it's just impolite to enter one's room without their very notice.

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 “mon men” mean?

(verb) to approach slowly and tentatively

Is “mon men” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.