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.