súng ngắn
[sʊwŋ͡m˧˦ ŋan˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a pistol
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đừng bao giờ tin tưởng một người phụ nữ có một khẩu súng ngắn trong tay.Never trust a woman with a pistol in hand.
Tatoeba sentence #9028716 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “súng ngắn” mean?
(noun) a pistol
Is “súng ngắn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.