sấm sét
[səm˧˦ sɛt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) thunder and lightning (generally speaking)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) terrible; crushing; dreadful
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “sấm sét” mean?
(noun) thunder and lightning (generally speaking)
Is “sấm sét” 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?
“thunder and lightning” (English) — near equivalent.