sống mái
[səwŋ͡m˧˦ maːj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) very high-stakes, and that could end very badly for all parties involved regardless of whoever triumphs in the end
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
quyết một phen sống máito fight to the death
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 “sống mái” mean?
(adjective) very high-stakes, and that could end very badly for all parties involved regardless of whoever triumphs in the end
Is “sống mái” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.