Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tòi

[tɔj˨˩]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to stick out; to emerge

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

từ dưới nước tòi đầu lênto poke one's head out from underwater

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Meaning · English

(verb) to be revealed, come to light; to leak out; to be forced out

Nói mãi nó mới tòi ra mấy đồng.Only after much coaxing did he finally pull out a few coins.

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What does “tòi” mean?

(verb) to stick out; to emerge

Is “tòi” formal or informal?

tòi is generally informal.

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