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trộm vía

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Vietnamese

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Etymology

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From trộm (to steal) +‎ vía (po). Perhaps used as a superstitious precaution against potential damage to a child's weak po, or an evil spirit that might take something good away from it if you don't compliment it properly.

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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trộm vía

  1. (Northern Vietnam, North Central Vietnam) used before complimenting an infant
    Trộm vía, cháu bé bụ bẫm quá!
    Oh my! What a chubby baby you've got there!