đợi

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. wait

   verb

   to wait, to wait for

   Means the same as chờ, which Saigon uses more.

   • Saigon

     Đợi tui chút nha.

     Hà Nội

     Đợi tôi một chút nhé.

     Wait for me a moment.

   • Em đợi anh lâu rồi.

     I've been waiting for you for ages.

   Also: chờ.

   to recognize