coi

watch · and see

A1 · estimate

Meanings

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

  1. watch

    verb

    to watch, to look at, to see

    Saigon's everyday word; Hà Nội says xem.

    Said everywhere: xem.

    A1Saigon only

  2. and see

    particle

    At 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.

    Said everywhere: xem.

    A2Saigon onlyGrammar: Try doing: verb + thử (coi / xem)

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