tai nạn
[taːj˧˧ naːn˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) an accident that results in bodily injury or property damage
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tai nạn giao thông/lao độnga traffic/job-related accident
Hình như phía trước vừa có tai nạn.It looks like there’s just been an accident ahead.
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 “tai nạn” mean?
(noun) an accident that results in bodily injury or property damage
Is “tai nạn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.