hết
[het̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to finish, to end, to expire, to come to an end
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Examples
Làm hết bài tập chưa?Have you done all the homework?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) final particle used in negative sentences indicating a greater degree, quantity or frequency
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
hậu tố chỉ mức độ, số lượng hoặc tần suất lớn hơn trong câu phủ định
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Examples
Em không cần ai hết. Em chỉ cần anh thôi!I don't need anyone at all. I only need you!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(interjection) over
Common questions
What does “hết” mean?
(verb) to finish, to end, to expire, to come to an end
Is “hết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.