Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

thiệt mạng

[tʰiət̚˧˨ʔ maːŋ˧˨ʔ]

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Meaning · English

(verb) to die unjustly or unnecessarily

Verb

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

Vụ tai nạn làm nhiều người thiệt mạng.The disaster left many dead.

Cuộc chiến tranh làm thiệt mạng hàng nghìn dân lành.The war killed thousands of civilians.

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Common questions

What does “thiệt mạng” mean?

(verb) to die unjustly or unnecessarily

Is “thiệt mạng” formal or informal?

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

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