ra tay
[zaː˧˧ taj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to act, to perform an action
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mới rồi Bao thị nương tử ra ngoài rửa tay, mình cũng vào nhà xí một lúc, trước sau không đầy thời gian tàn một nén hương, tại sao đã có người vào phòng ra tay?Lady Bāo just went outside to wash her hands, I also went to the toilet for a moment, altogether less long than to burn an incense stick; how could anyone have come into the room and do this?
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 “ra tay” mean?
(verb) to act, to perform an action
Is “ra tay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.