dột nát

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The Vietnamese word "dột nát" means "dilapidated" or "in poor condition." It is often used to describe places, buildings, or objects that are old, damaged, or falling apart.

Usage Instructions

• "Dột nát" is typically used as an adjective. You can place it before a noun to describe the condition of that noun.
• Example structure: "Một cái [noun] dột nát" (A [noun] that is dilapidated).

Example

• Sentence: "Căn nhà này đã trở thành một cái nhà dột nát sau nhiều năm không được sửa chữa." Translation: "This house has become a dilapidated house after many years of not being repaired."

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "dột nát" can be used metaphorically to describe something that is not just physically worn down but also lacking in care or attention. For instance: - Sentence: "Tình trạng giáo dục ở đây dột nát, cần được cải cách ngay lập tức."
Translation: "The education system here is dilapidated and needs immediate reform."

Word Variants

• Dột: can mean "to leak" or "to drip," often used when referring to a roof or something that is not sealed properly.
• Nát: means "broken" or "crushed."

Different Meanings

While "dột nát" primarily refers to physical deterioration, it can also imply neglect or lack of maintenance in broader contexts, such as systems or relationships.

Academic

1. Dilapidated
   • Túp lều dột nát
     A dilapidated hut