tha hồ
[tʰaː˧˧ ho˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) at will; to one's satisfaction; to get one's fill; to (do something) to one's heart's content
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sông rộng tha hồ bơi.The river is so wide, perfect for swimming.
Xích lô thì thưa chị chị chỉ mất có 5 đồng thôi, một ngày, tha hồ chị muốn đi đâu thì đi.For a pedicab you only have to pay 5 dong a day and you can go wherever you want to your heart's content.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
to one's heart's content
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
get one's fill
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
tới bến
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
Near equivalent
thả cửa
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
Near equivalent
thoả thích
(adjective) to one's heart's content; at will
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
Near equivalent
thả ga
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
Near equivalent
mặc tình
(adverb) to one's heart's content
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
Near equivalent
thoả thuê
(adjective) to one's heart's content, at will
Tiếng Việt · via to one's heart's content
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Common questions
What does “tha hồ” mean?
(verb) at will; to one's satisfaction; to get one's fill; to (do something) to one's heart's content
Is “tha hồ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“to one's heart's content” (English) — near equivalent.