trời ạ
[t͡ɕəːj˨˩ ʔaː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(interjection) for heaven's sake; for God's sake; for Christ's sake; for Pete's sake; for goodness' sake
Interjection
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trời ạ! Đã bảo là đừng có động vào đồ của người ta mà không chịu nghe !Oh for heaven's sake! I told you not to touch my stuff and you didn't listen!
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “trời ạ” mean?
(interjection) for heaven's sake; for God's sake; for Christ's sake; for Pete's sake; for goodness' sake
Is “trời ạ” 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?
“for goodness' sake” (English) — near equivalent.