khao khát
[xaːw˧˧ xaːt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to thirst for; to crave for
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhân dân chúng tôi đang khao khát sự độc lập.Our people thirst for independence.
Tatoeba sentence #9712966 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khao khát” mean?
(verb) to thirst for; to crave for
Is “khao khát” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.