sủa
[suə˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to bark; to woof; to arf
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con chó nhà bên cứ sủa suốt đêm.The neighbor’s dog kept barking all night.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to say; to tell
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Hắn sủa cái gì thế?What the fuck is he babbling about?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “sủa” mean?
(verb) to bark; to woof; to arf
Is “sủa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.