lỡ
[ləː˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to do something inadvertently; to do by mistake
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chết, lỡ nói điều không nên nói rồi.Shit, I slipped out things that I shouldn't say.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to miss
Examples
lỡ xe buýtto miss the bus
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) missed
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) inadvertently
Common questions
What does “lỡ” mean?
(verb) to do something inadvertently; to do by mistake
Is “lỡ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.