lỡ thời
[ləː˦ˀ˥ tʰəːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) on the shelf, past usual age for marriage but still unmarried
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tía anh Hết biểu lại đằng quán con Hảo lỡ thời mà kiếm.Hết’s dad told him to go over to spinster Hảo's shop and look there.
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “lỡ thời” mean?
(adjective) on the shelf, past usual age for marriage but still unmarried
Is “lỡ thời” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“on the shelf” (English) — near equivalent.