nửa
[nɨə˧˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) half
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nửa thời gianhalf of the time
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) half; semi-
Common questions
What does “nửa” mean?
(noun) half
Is “nửa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.