kẻo nữa

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The Vietnamese phrase "kẻo nữa" is commonly used to express a sense of urgency or warning about a potential negative outcome if something is not done quickly. It can be translated to mean "if not" or "if you don't hurry," particularly in situations where there is a risk of missing out on something important.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: Use "kẻo nữa" when you want to encourage someone to act quickly to avoid missing an opportunity or facing a negative consequence.
• Common Situations: It is often used in contexts like traveling, deadlines, or any scenario where time is a factor.

Example:

• Sentence: "Nhanh lên, kẻo nữa trễ chuyến xe lửa!"
• Translation: "Hurry up, or we will eventually miss our train!"

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "kẻo nữa" can be used to emphasize the urgency of a situation. For example: - "Nếu không làm bài tập ngay bây giờ, kẻo nữa sẽ không kịp nộp." - Translation: "If you don’t do your homework right now, you may end up not being able to submit it on time."

Word Variants:

• While "kẻo nữa" itself is a set phrase, you might encounter similar expressions that convey urgency, such as:
  • "Nhanh lên" (Hurry up)
  • "Kẻo" (Lest, in case)

Different Meanings:

• The phrase "kẻo nữa" primarily conveys urgency.

Academic

1. If not as a result, if not eventually
   • Nhanh lên kẻo nữa trễ chuyến xe lửa
     Hurry up, If not we shall eventually miss our train