ông già Noel
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Santa Claus; Father Christmas
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trẻ con háo hức chờ ông già Noel.The children are excitedly waiting for Santa Claus.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “ông già Noel” mean?
Santa Claus; Father Christmas
Is “ông già Noel” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.