mười bảy
[mɨəj˨˩ ʔɓaj˧˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
seventeen
Numeral
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Em ấy mười bảy tuổi rồi.They’re already seventeen.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “mười bảy” mean?
seventeen
Is “mười bảy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.