la

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. scold

   verb

   to scold, to tell off, to yell at

   Saigon's everyday word; Hà Nội says mắng. Bị la is getting told off.

   • Saigon

     Về trễ là bị má la đó.

     Hà Nội

     Về muộn là bị mẹ mắng đấy.

     If I'm home late, Mom will tell me off.

   • Saigon

     Sao anh la em?

     Hà Nội

     Sao anh mắng em?

     Why are you yelling at me?

   In Hà Nội you say mắng.

   Saigon only