dậy

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. wake up

   verb

   to get up, to wake up

   Also standing up from a seat: đứng dậy.

   • Saigon

     Sáng nay em dậy trễ.

     Hà Nội

     Sáng nay em dậy muộn.

     I got up late this morning.

   • Dậy đi con, bảy giờ rồi!

     Get up, it's seven o'clock!