mượn cớ
[mɨən˧˨ʔ kəː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to use something as a pretext
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
mượn cớ nhà có việc để nghỉ họcto use the pretext of a family business to be absent from school; to stay away from school on the pretext of a family business
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 “mượn cớ” mean?
(verb) to use something as a pretext
Is “mượn cớ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.