suýt

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The Vietnamese word "suýt" is a verb that means "to be about to" or "to be on the point of." It is used to express a situation where something almost happened but did not quite occur. It's often used in contexts where there was a close call or a near miss.

Usage Instructions:

• "Suýt" is typically followed by a verb to indicate what action was almost taken or what situation was nearly realized.
• You can use "suýt" in both past and present contexts, depending on what you want to express.

Examples:

1. Past Context:

   • "Tôi suýt ngã" - "I almost fell."
   • This sentence indicates that the speaker nearly fell but managed to stay upright.

2. Present Context:

   • "Cô ấy suýt trễ giờ học" - "She is about to be late for class."
   • Here, it suggests that she is very close to being late.

Advanced Usage:

• "Suýt" can also convey urgency or seriousness in a situation. For instance, in storytelling or when recounting an experience, it can enhance the drama.
• Example: "Chúng tôi suýt mất cả chiếc xe" - "We almost lost the entire car." This implies a very serious situation where something significant was nearly lost.

Word Variants:

• Suýt nữa: This phrase means "almost," and it's often used for emphasis. For example, "Suýt nữa thì tôi đã đi muộn" translates to "I almost went late."
• Suýt soát: This phrase means "close" or "just about" when referring to quantities or measurements.

Different Meanings:

• "Suýt" primarily relates to the concept of "almost" or "nearly." It does not have many other meanings beyond this context.

Synonyms:

• Gần: This means "near" or "close" but is used in different contexts. For instance, "gần bị ngã" means "close to falling."
• Sắp: This means "about to" but is used more generally without the connotation of almost missing something. For example, "Tôi sắp đi" means "I am about to go."

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verb

1. to be about to, to be on the point of