không khéo

[xəwŋ͡m˧˧ xɛw˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adverb) Used to express one's expectation with little certainty: probably

AdverbRegister: informal

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

Examples

Thôi vào nhà đi, không khéo lại cảm đấy!Come inside, or else you might catch a cold.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “không khéo” mean?

(adverb) Used to express one's expectation with little certainty: probably

Is “không khéo” formal or informal?

không khéo is generally informal.