muộn
[muən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Late — the Northern word; Southerners say trễ.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sau giờ đã định — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói trễ.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Hôm nay tôi về muộn.I’m coming home late today.
Dậy muộn nên lỡ chuyến xe buýt đầu.Woke up late and missed the first bus.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “muộn” mean?
Late — the Northern word; Southerners say trễ.
Is “muộn” 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?
“trễ” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.