bác tài

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. driver

   noun

   A friendly, respectful word for a taxi, bus or truck driver; bác treats him like an older man. Passengers also use it to call the driver: Bác tài ơi!

   • Saigon

     Bác tài ơi, cho con xuống đây nha.

     Hà Nội

     Bác tài ơi, cho cháu xuống đây nhé.

     Driver, let me off here, please.

   • Bác tài xe buýt này vui tính lắm.

     The driver of this bus is really cheerful.

   casual