Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

khổ nỗi

[xo˧˩ noj˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adverb) unfortunately

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

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Meaning · English

(adverb) regrettably

Khổ nỗi giờ trong túi chả có xu nào.[I do want to help you, but] Regrettably, my pocket is currently empty.

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What does “khổ nỗi” mean?

(adverb) unfortunately

Is “khổ nỗi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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