phi trường

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. airport

   noun

   Heard across the South and among Vietnamese abroad, more from older speakers; sân bay is said everywhere and is on the signs.

   • Saigon

     Mấy giờ mình ra phi trường?

     Hà Nội

     Mấy giờ mình ra sân bay?

     What time are we going to the airport?

   • Saigon

     Ba mẹ đón tui ở phi trường.

     Hà Nội

     Bố mẹ đón tôi ở sân bay.

     My parents picked me up at the airport.

   Said everywhere: sân bay.

   Saigon only