kẻo

Level ≈B2 (approx.) conjunction Top 5,000 most common

Hanoi [kɛw˧˩]Huế [kɛw˧˨]Saigon [kɛw˨˩˦] browser voice

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kẻodippinghỏi

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kẻo means otherwise; lest.

Meanings of kẻo in English

Conjunction

otherwise; lest
- Đừng hóng mưa kẻo cảm.Don't go out in the rain or you'll get sick.

Frequently asked questions

What does kẻo mean in English?

kẻo (conjunction) means "otherwise; lest".

How do you pronounce kẻo?

IPA: Hanoi [kɛw˧˩]; Saigon [kɛw˨˩˦]. Tones: kẻo — dipping tone (hỏi).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Levels are approximate, estimated from word frequency. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.