cứ

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. go ahead

   adverb

   go ahead and, just, keep (on)

   Cứ tự nhiên is 'make yourself at home'. With hoài at the end it complains that something keeps happening.

   • Cứ từ từ, không sao.

     Take your time, it's fine.

   • Saigon

     Em bé cứ khóc hoài.

     Hà Nội

     Em bé cứ khóc mãi.

     The baby keeps on crying.

   Grammar: Go ahead, just keep on: cứ + verb