té

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. fall

   verb

   to fall (over), to fall down

   Saigon's everyday word; Hà Nội says ngã. Té xe is coming off your motorbike.

   • Saigon

     Coi chừng té nha con!

     Hà Nội

     Cẩn thận ngã nhé con!

     Careful you don't fall!

   • Saigon

     Hôm qua em bị té xe.

     Hà Nội

     Hôm qua em bị ngã xe.

     I fell off my motorbike yesterday.

   In Hà Nội you say ngã.

   Saigon only