Definition

Verb: - To lose, to misplace: To unintentionally cause something to no longer be in one's possession or control; to fail to keep. - To miss, to let slip: To fail to take advantage of an opportunity or to be absent from an event.

Usage Examples

• To lose/misplace:
  • Tôi đã bỏ mất chìa khóa. (I have lost my keys.)
  • Cô ấy bỏ mất cơ hội việc làm tốt. (She missed out on a good job opportunity.)
• To miss (an event/occurrence):
  • Anh ấy bỏ mất chuyến tàu sáng nay. (He missed the train this morning.)
  • Đừng bỏ mất buổi hòa nhạc này. (Don't miss this concert.)

Advanced Usage

• "bỏ mất đi": An emphatic form, often used in spoken language to stress the sense of loss or regret.
  • Thật tiếc khi bỏ mất đi một người bạn tốt. (It's a pity to lose a good friend.)

Variants and Related Words

• Làm mất (verb): To cause something to be lost. Often used interchangeably with "bỏ mất," though "làm mất" can imply more direct responsibility.
  • Tôi làm mất điện thoại. (I lost my phone.)
• Đánh mất (verb): To lose (often something valuable or abstract). It carries a stronger connotation of regret.
  • Cô ấy đánh mất niềm tin. (She lost faith.)

Synonyms

• Thất lạc: To misplace, to lose track of (often used for objects).
• Vuột mất: To let slip away (often used for opportunities).
• Lỡ mất: To miss (often due to bad timing or an accident).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As a single verb unit, "bỏ mất" itself functions like a phrasal verb. Related Vietnamese verb phrases include: - Bỏ lỡ: To miss, to let pass (specifically for chances, opportunities). - Anh ta bỏ lỡ cơ hội gặp mặt. (He missed the chance to meet.) - Bỏ qua: To skip, to overlook, to let pass (can be intentional or unintentional). - Tôi đã bỏ qua chi tiết quan trọng. (I overlooked an important detail.)

Related Idioms

• Bỏ mất cơ hội vàng: To miss a golden opportunity.
  • Không học hành chăm chỉ là bỏ mất cơ hội vàng. (Not studying hard is missing a golden opportunity.)
• Bỏ mất mối liên lạc: To lose contact/touch.
  • Họ đã bỏ mất mối liên lạc sau nhiều năm. (They lost contact after many years.)

1. Lose, miss