hà cớ gì
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Meaning · English
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hà cớ gì mà cứ chạy ra chạy vô hoài ?!Why the hell do you keep running around constantly like a maniac?!
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
why in God's name
Used to express strong frustration or annoyance
English
Near equivalent
why in the world
used to express surprise or confusion
English
Near equivalent
in the world
existing or happening anywhere
English
Near equivalent
nghĩ sao
(adverb) how the hell; how in the world; what were you thinking?
Tiếng Việt · via in the world
Near equivalent
quỷ sứ
(noun) a type of errand demon in the world of the dead
Tiếng Việt · via in the world
Near equivalent
vạn quốc
(noun) all the countries in the world
Tiếng Việt · via in the world
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Common questions
What does “hà cớ gì” mean?
why the hell; why in the world; why in God's name
Is “hà cớ gì” formal or informal?
hà cớ gì is generally informal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“why in God's name” (English) — near equivalent.