coi
watch · and see
Meanings
Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.
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watch
verbto watch, to look at, to see
Saigon's everyday word; Hà Nội says xem.
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Let's watch a movie tonight.
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Let me see that.
Said everywhere: xem.
A1Saigon only
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and see
particleAt the end of a request, often after thử, coi means 'and see': Ăn thử coi!, try it and see! It keeps the request light and casual. Hà Nội says xem.
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Try this on and see.
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Try asking Nam.
Said everywhere: xem.
A2Saigon onlyGrammar: Try doing: verb + thử (coi / xem)
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