tiếc
to regret
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Same spelling：tiệc
Meaning
- to regret
Examples
Thật tiếc, tôi không thể đi.
What a pity, I can't go.
Tôi tiếc vì đã bỏ lỡ cơ hội.
I regret missing the opportunity.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "to regret", but differ in register and usage.
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FAQ
How do you say "to regret" in Vietnamese?
"to regret" is tiếc in Vietnamese.
What does tiếc mean in English?
tiếc means "to regret" (verb). to regret.
How is tiếc pronounced?
You can listen to tiếc on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is tiếc used in a sentence?
For example: Thật tiếc, tôi không thể đi. (What a pity, I can't go.); Tôi tiếc vì đã bỏ lỡ cơ hội. (I regret missing the opportunity.).
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