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Same spelling：kéo、kẹo

kẻo

lest

conjunction CEFR B2 Vietnamese
kẻo lest

Meaning

Examples

Đi nhanh lên kẻo muộn.
Walk faster, lest you be late.
Mang ô đi kẻo mưa.
Take an umbrella lest it rain.

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FAQ

How do you say "lest" in Vietnamese?
"lest" is kẻo in Vietnamese.
What does kẻo mean in English?
kẻo means "lest" (conjunction). lest.
How is kẻo pronounced?
You can listen to kẻo on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is kẻo used in a sentence?
For example: Đi nhanh lên kẻo muộn. (Walk faster, lest you be late.); Mang ô đi kẻo mưa. (Take an umbrella lest it rain.).

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