Ô dề

/oˈde/
an exclamation of surprise or frustration

Ô dề! Tôi đã quên khóa nhà lại!

Oh no! I forgot the house key again!

informal

An exclamation used to express surprise, frustration, or mild annoyance.

Ô dề! Tôi đã bị xe đâm vào.

Oh no! I just got hit by a car.

Ô dề! Tôi đã mất tiền ví.

Oh no! I lost my wallet.

This interjection is commonly used in casual conversations to express sudden realization or minor setbacks.

Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use 'Ô dề' in informal settings to express mild frustration or surprise, similar to 'Oh no!' or 'Oh dear!' in English.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'Ô' (an exclamation of surprise) and 'dề' (a colloquial intensifier).

Usage Notes

This expression is informal and typically used in spoken Vietnamese to convey mild frustration or surprise. It is not used in formal or written contexts.

Word Breakdown

Ô
an exclamation of surprise or distress
root
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dề
a colloquial intensifier
suffix
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