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How do you say “enemy” in Vietnamese?

“Enemy” in Vietnamese is kẻ thù (enemy), địch (an enemy), giặc (enemy).

Vietnamese words for “enemy”

  • kẻ thùnoun
    Hanoi [kɛ˧˩ tʰu˨˩] · Saigon [kɛ˨˩˦ tʰʊw˨˩]kẻ dipping thù falling

    enemy; foe

    for “enemy” meaning: Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

    • Kẻ thù không thể đến gần.The enemy can't get close.
  • địchnoun
    Hanoi [ʔɗïk̟̚˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [ʔɗɨt̚˨˩˨]địch heavy

    an enemy; adversary; opponent

    for “enemy” meaning: Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

    • Anh là kẻ địch.You're the enemy.
  • giặcnoun
    Hanoi [zak̚˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [jak̚˨˩˨]giặc heavy

    enemy; invader; aggressor

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