Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tày

[taj˨˩]

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

Meaning · English

(noun) Tay, an ethnic group of Vietnam

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

Examples

Dù xe anh chạy đêm chạy ngày, cũng chẳng tày bằng tình nghĩa em.Though [how long or how far] your truck may run day and night, it is still not comparable to the affection I have [for you].

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, 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 “tày” mean?

(noun) Tay, an ethnic group of Vietnam

Is “tày” formal or informal?

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

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