khốn kiếp
[xon˧˦ kiəp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) misery, distress
Register: vulgarConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) miserable, distressful
Register: vulgarConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(interjection) Damn! Shit!
Register: vulgarConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Đồ khốn kiếp!Fuck you!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khốn kiếp” mean?
(noun) misery, distress
Is “khốn kiếp” formal or informal?
khốn kiếp is generally vulgar; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.