chết tiệt
In Vietnamese, 'damn' is expressed as chết tiệt.
chết tiệt is used as an interjection to express frustration, annoyance or disappointment, similar to the English phrases 'damn it' or 'dammit'.
Meaning: non-vulgar expression of contempt etc. (intj)
Which one should you use?
While chết tiệt is used to express frustration, the slang term vãi functions as an intensifier meaning 'extremely' or 'damn [adjective]'. Additionally, the formal verb nguyền rủa means to cast a curse or to damn someone, which differs from the exclamation of frustration provided by chết tiệt.
Related words
Did you know?
- The word chết comes from the Proto-Austroasiatic root *kceːt, linking the Vietnamese 'damn' to a vast family of languages across Southeast Asia.
Examples in context
- Chết tiệt, tôi đã quên mang ví tiền!Damn it, I forgot to bring my wallet!
- Đáng chết! Máy tính của tôi lại treo rồi.Damn it! My computer froze again.
- Chết tiệt, tôi lại quên chìa khóa rồi.Damn, I forgot my keys again.
- Đúng là chết tiệt thật.That is truly damn annoying.
- Chết tiệt, xe buýt đi mất rồi.Damn, the bus has already left.
Example conversation
Tuấn and Lan are waiting for a delayed train.
- TuấnChết tiệt, tàu lại đến muộn nữa rồi.Damn, the train is late again.
- LanThật là đáng ghét quá đi.It is so annoying.
- TuấnChúng ta sẽ bị trễ giờ làm mất.We are going to be late for work.
- LanĐể em gọi điện báo cho sếp nhé.Let me call the boss to tell him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chết, chết tiệt, tiệt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
