với lại
[vəːj˧˦ laːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(preposition) in addition to
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) moreover; besides; on the other hand
Register: informal
Examples
Với lại, thời bao cấp xếp hàng mua đậu phụ, nước mắm bằng tem phiếu.Moreover, when there were state subsidies [we] queued up to buy tofu and fish sauce with ration coupons.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(conjunction) and
Register: informal
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
on the other hand
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
English
Near equivalent
mặt khác
(adverb) conversely; on the other hand; on the flipside
Tiếng Việt · via on the other hand
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Common questions
What does “với lại” mean?
(preposition) in addition to
Is “với lại” formal or informal?
với lại is generally informal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“on the other hand” (English) — near equivalent.