ổ cắm
[ʔo˧˩ kam˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) socket; outlet
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ổ cắm này bị lỏng rồi.This socket has become loose.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Ổ điện is also very common in everyday speech. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) power port; power strip
Common questions
What does “ổ cắm” mean?
(noun) socket; outlet
Is “ổ cắm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.