nghèo

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. poor

   adjective

   Poor as in without money; a poor film or meal is dở.

   • Saigon

     Hồi nhỏ, nhà tui nghèo lắm.

     Hà Nội

     Hồi bé, nhà tôi nghèo lắm.

     When I was little, my family was very poor.

   • Làng này còn nghèo.

     This village is still poor.