toa tàu
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: toa xe
Sense 1
Meaning · English
train carriage or coach
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Toa tàu này còn chỗ trống không?Are there any empty seats in this carriage?
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Toa tàu is more natural for a train than the broader term toa xe. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Sense 2
Meaning · English
train carriage
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Toa tàu này còn nhiều chỗ trống.There are still plenty of seats in this carriage.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Toa tàu is the usual everyday term; toa xe is understandable but less natural here.
Common questions
What does “toa tàu” mean?
train carriage or coach
Is “toa tàu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.