Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

sút

[sut̚˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to break off, to slip

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vỡ ra, trượt

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

Examples

Đầu cắm sút khỏi ổ cắm điện.The plug falls out of the outlet.

Lưỡi dao sút cán.The blade fell off from the handle.

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 ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to shoot

Examples

Anh sút một quả trái phá, thủ môn không tài nào cản phá được.He scored an insane banger that left the goalkeeper no chance.

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Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to become emaciated; to become skinny and frail

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gầy đi và yếu ớt

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Examples

Sau trận ốm, người sút hẳn.She's noticeably thinner after being sick.

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Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to drop; to reduce

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giảm xuống

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Examples

Thu nhập của cửa hàng sút hẳn.The income of the store has dropped significantly.

Lực lượng địch đã sút.The enemy force has been much worn down.

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Common questions

What does “sút” mean?

(verb) to break off, to slip

Is “sút” formal or informal?

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