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How do you say “poor” in Vietnamese?

“Poor” in Vietnamese is nghèo (poor), khó (difficult), tội nghiệp (poor).

Vietnamese words for “poor”

  • nghèoadjective
    Hanoi [ŋɛw˨˩] · Saigon [ŋɛw˨˩]nghèo falling

    poor

    for “poor” meaning: With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.

    • Tôi nghèo.I am poor.
  • khóadjective
    Hanoi [xɔ˧˦] · Saigon [kʰɔ˦˥]khó rising

    difficult; tough

    for “poor” meaning: With no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.

    • Tôi hay ngại với lại không giỏi ăn nói, nên rất khó để tôi duy trì một cuộc trò chuyện.I have a fear of strangers and am a poor talker, so I find it difficult to continue conversation.
  • tội nghiệpadjective
    Hanoi [toj˧˨ʔ ŋiəp̚˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [toj˨˩˨ ŋip̚˨˩˨]tội heavy nghiệp heavy

    poor; pathetic; pitiful

    for “poor” meaning: Worthy of pity.

    • Con chó tội nghiệp.Poor dog.
  • tộinoun
    Hanoi [toj˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [toj˨˩˨]tội heavy

    a crime; a sin; a naughty deed

    for “poor” meaning: Worthy of pity.

  • tồiadjective
    Hanoi [toj˨˩] · Saigon [toj˨˩]tồi falling

    poor; bad; mediocre

    • Bản năng thường là một người hướng dẫn tồi.Instinct is often a poor guide.
  • đáng thươngadjective
    Hanoi [ʔɗaːŋ˧˦ tʰɨəŋ˧˧] · Saigon [ʔɗaːŋ˦˥ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]đáng rising thương level

    pitiful; pitiable

    for “poor” meaning: Worthy of pity.

  • xấuadjective
    Hanoi [səw˧˦] · Saigon [səw˦˥]xấu rising

    ugly; hideous

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