YiWords
Meaning
- lest
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" in Vietnamese is kẻo.
What does kẻo mean in English?
kẻo means "lest" (conjunction). lest.
How is kẻo pronounced?
kẻo has 1 syllables: kẻo: hỏi (dipping-rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is kẻo in Vietnamese?
kẻo is among the 5,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B2.
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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