Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tám kiếp

[taːm˧˦ kiəp̚˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) unspecified long amount of time

NounRegister: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Mày kiếm ông Sáu hả? Ổng chết từ tám kiếp rồi con ơi.You're looking for Sáu? He's been dead since the days of yore, my boy.

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Common questions

What does “tám kiếp” mean?

(noun) unspecified long amount of time

Is “tám kiếp” formal or informal?

tám kiếp is generally informal.

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