mong

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. hope

   verb

   to hope, to look forward to, to wish

   Hy vọng is similar and a little more formal.

   • Em mong sớm gặp lại chị.

     I hope to see you again soon.

   • Saigon

     Tụi nhỏ mong tới Tết lắm.

     Hà Nội

     Bọn trẻ mong đến Tết lắm.

     The kids can't wait for Tết.