về nước

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Meaning · English

To clear the level — gamer slang from Mario's flag-grab homecoming; dated now, but the phrase still means "made it through".

Literally: return home / to the homeland

Register: informalEra: 2000s – 2010s

Sources & notes

Documented in genk.vn "Nguồn gốc một số từ lóng trong làng game Việt" (retrieved 2026-08-08); the gaming sense is dated — pending editorial confirmation of current usage.

Common questions

What does “về nước” mean?

To clear the level — gamer slang from Mario's flag-grab homecoming; dated now, but the phrase still means "made it through". Literally: return home / to the homeland

Is “về nước” formal or informal?

về nước is generally informal.

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