bớt

Meanings

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. lower the price

   verb

   to knock off (the price), to give a discount

   At the market, Bớt chút đi! is the usual way to ask for a better price.

   • Chị bớt cho em chút đi!

     Could you knock a bit off for me?

   • Mua hai cái thì em bớt cho.

     If you buy two, I'll give you a discount.

   A2

2. less

   verb

   less, to cut down on, to reduce

   Before what you want less of: bớt đường, less sugar; bớt cay, less spicy.

   • Saigon

     Cho em ly cà phê sữa, bớt ngọt nha.

     Hà Nội

     Cho em cốc cà phê sữa, bớt ngọt nhé.

     A milk coffee, not too sweet, please.

   • Anh nên bớt hút thuốc.

     You should cut down on smoking.

   A2