truột
Definition
- Verb:
- To slip off / to slide off: The primary meaning of "truột" is for something to come off or become removed by sliding or slipping, often from a position where it was held or fitted. It implies an unintended or accidental removal.
- To pull down / to slide down: It can also describe the action of pulling something down in a sliding motion, such as pulling down a piece of clothing.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Chiếc nhẫn truột khỏi ngón tay cô ấy. (The ring slipped off her finger.)
- Anh ấy truột quần xuống. (He pulled his pants down.)
Advanced Usage
- "truột mất": to slip off and be lost.
- Chìa khóa bị truột mất xuống cống. (The key slipped off and was lost down the drain.)
Variants and Related Words
- Trụt (v): This is the more standard, non-dialectal synonym for "truột," with identical meanings of slipping off or pulling down.
- Nó bị trụt quần. (His pants slid down.)
Synonyms
- Slip off: to slide out of place or out of something.
- Slide down: to move smoothly downwards.
- Pull down: to bring something to a lower position by pulling.
Notes on Usage
- "Truột" is identified as a regional or dialectal word, equivalent to the more common standard Vietnamese verb "trụt." It is used with the same grammatical patterns and meanings.