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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" in Vietnamese is tiếc.
What does tiếc mean in English?
tiếc means "to regret" (verb). to regret.
How is tiếc pronounced?
tiếc has 1 syllables: tiếc: sắc (high rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is tiếc in Vietnamese?
tiếc is among the 1,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B1.
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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