Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

uổng

[ʔuəŋ˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to be in vain; to be wasted (in a pitiful manner)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phí phạm một cách đáng thương

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VerbRegister: informal

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

Uổng quá à, hổng thấy được khúc chuột đánh rắn tơi tả. What a pity! I couldn't see Mouse beat Snake up.

Quoted attestation: 2011, Dưới bóng cây [In the Shade of Trees], link (6:10)

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Common questions

What does “uổng” mean?

(verb) to be in vain; to be wasted (in a pitiful manner)

Is “uổng” formal or informal?

uổng is generally informal.

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