phạm lỗi

[faːm˧˨ʔ loj˦ˀ˥]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(verb) to make a mistake, to err

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Hậu vệ đã phạm lỗi trong vòng cấm.The defender committed a foul in the penalty area.

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: “Lỗi” is the noun; “phạm lỗi” is the natural verb for committing a foul. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Common questions

What does “phạm lỗi” mean?

(verb) to make a mistake, to err

Is “phạm lỗi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.