Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

trục trặc

[t͡ɕʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕak̚˧˨ʔ]

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Meaning · English

(adjective) malfunctioning; broken down

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

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Meaning · English

(adjective) in difficulty; having problems

Meaning · English

(noun) malfunction; breakdown; problem; difficulty

What does “trục trặc” mean?

(adjective) malfunctioning; broken down

Is “trục trặc” formal or informal?

trục trặc is generally informal.

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