đáng đời
[ʔɗaːŋ˧˦ ʔɗəːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(interjection) serves [objective case pronouns] right; [subjective case pronouns] had it coming; [subjective case pronouns] got [possessive adjective] just desserts
Interjection
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đáng đời nó lắm!Serves him right!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đáng đời” mean?
(interjection) serves [objective case pronouns] right; [subjective case pronouns] had it coming; [subjective case pronouns] got [possessive adjective] just desserts
Is “đáng đời” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.