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khốn kiếp

Pronunciation Northern /xon˧˥ kiəp˧˥/ Central /kʰo̰ŋ˩˧ kiə̰p˩˧/ Southern /kʰoŋ˧˥ kiəp˧˥/
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damn it
Interjection
damn it Usage vulgar

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Meaning
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miserable

Noun / Adjective · 2 senses

Noun

Sense 1 Noun
misery Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Misery or distress refers to a state of great suffering or extreme difficulty in one's life.

vi Cảnh khốn kiếp khiến ai cũng phải mủi lòng thương xót.

en The misery makes everyone feel deeply sympathetic.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
miserable Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

This adjective describes a situation or condition that is miserable, causing great unhappiness or discomfort.

vi Tình hình giao thông thật khốn kiếp vào giờ cao điểm.

en The traffic situation is miserable during rush hour.

damn it

Interjection · 1 senses
Sense 1 Interjection
damn it EmotionsTag Usage vulgar

This exclamation is used to express strong anger, frustration, or annoyance at a specific situation.

vi Khốn kiếp, tôi lại làm mất chìa khoá xe rồi!

en Damn it, I lost my car keys again!

Parts
khốn / kiếp
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Similar
tội tình / mạt kiếp / misery / misery …
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Use
khốn nạn / khốn khổ / khốn đốn / khốn cực …
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