Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tày trời

[taj˨˩ t͡ɕəːj˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) grave, serious and of great consequence

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nghiêm trọng, có hậu quả lớn

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Adjective

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

Tội ác tày trời của bọn thực dânThe grave crimes of the colonists

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Common questions

What does “tày trời” mean?

(adjective) grave, serious and of great consequence

Is “tày trời” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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