ăn vạ
to play the victim
Tones 2 syllables — ăn: ngang (level) · vạ: nặng (low, short, glottalized) ?
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Meaning
- to play the victim; to act pitiful to gain sympathy or benefits
Common Collocations
ăn vạ giữa đường
play the victim on the road
trẻ con ăn vạ
child plays the victim
Examples
Cậu bé ngã rồi ăn vạ đòi mẹ bế.
The little boy played the victim after falling and wanted his mother to hold him.
Anh ta thường ăn vạ để được giúp đỡ.
He often plays the victim to get help from others.
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FAQ
How do you say "to play the victim" in Vietnamese?
"to play the victim" in Vietnamese is ăn vạ.
What does ăn vạ mean in English?
ăn vạ means "to play the victim" (verb). to play the victim; to act pitiful to gain sympathy or benefits.
How is ăn vạ pronounced?
ăn vạ has 2 syllables: ăn: ngang (level) · vạ: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is ăn vạ in Vietnamese?
ăn vạ is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C2.
How is ăn vạ used in a sentence?
For example: Cậu bé ngã rồi ăn vạ đòi mẹ bế. (The little boy played the victim after falling and wanted his mother to hold him.); Anh ta thường ăn vạ để được giúp đỡ. (He often plays the victim to get help from others.).
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