gửi

Meanings

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. send

   verb

   to send, to post

   • Saigon

     Em gửi hình cho chị rồi nha.

     Hà Nội

     Em gửi ảnh cho chị rồi nhé.

     I've sent you the photos.

   • Em muốn gửi cái này đi Mỹ.

     I'd like to send this to the US.

   A1

2. hand over

   verb

   here you are, to hand over

   A polite way to give something to someone, especially money when you pay.

   • Dạ, em gửi chị tiền.

     Here's the money.

   • Con gửi bà quà nè.

     Here's a present for you, Grandma.

   A1

3. leave with someone

   verb

   to leave (in someone's care), to drop off

   Gửi xe is leaving your motorbike with a parking attendant, who gives you a ticket.

   • Anh gửi xe ở đâu?

     Where did you park your motorbike?

   • Em gửi con cho bà ngoại.

     I leave my child with Grandma.

   A2