trông đợi
[t͡ɕəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗəːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to expect; to look forward to
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to count on
Examples
Thằng đó mà trông đợi gì?You should bet nothing on him. / There is nothing to expect from him.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
look forward to
Anticipate with pleasure
English
Near equivalent
mong ngóng
(verb) to look forward to (something with impatience); to expect
Tiếng Việt · via look forward to
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Common questions
What does “trông đợi” mean?
(verb) to expect; to look forward to
Is “trông đợi” 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?
“look forward to” (English) — near equivalent.