sớm
[səːm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) early
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dậy sớm đi, không là trễ giờ đấy.Get up early, or you’ll be late.
Anh ấy sẽ gọi lại sớm thôi.He’ll call back soon.
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: Sớm also means early; context distinguishes the two meanings. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) soon
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) (early) morning
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “sớm” mean?
(adverb) early
Is “sớm” formal or informal?
sớm is generally formal.