giờ hồn
Definition
- Interjection:
- A threatening warning, used to tell someone to be careful or to watch out: "giờ hồn" is an exclamation used to threaten or strongly warn someone about the negative consequences of their actions. It implies a sense of danger or impending punishment if the warning is not heeded.
Usage Examples
- Interjection:
- Giờ hồn đừng có phá cây cối! (Beware you don't do damage to the trees!)
- Giờ hồn! Giờ cái thần xác đấy! (Watch out! Or you'll be in for it!)
Advanced Usage
- As a standalone exclamation: Often used at the beginning of a warning sentence to immediately grab attention and convey a strong threat.
- Giờ hồn! Mày mà làm hỏng việc này xem! (You'd better watch out! If you ruin this, just you wait!)
Variants and Related Words
- Giờ (n): In this context, it relates to a critical or fateful moment.
- Hồn (n): Soul, spirit. The phrase "giờ hồn" literally suggests a moment concerning one's soul, intensifying the threat.
Synonyms
- Coi chừng: Be careful, watch out.
- Để ý: Pay attention, be mindful (less threatening).
- Cẩn thận đấy: Be careful (a direct warning).
Related Phrases
- Giờ hồn giờ xác: An intensified version of the threat, literally "watch out for your soul and body," implying severe physical and spiritual consequences.
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Beware what you do, mind what you are about
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Giờ hồn đừng có phá cây cối!Beware you don't do damage to trees!
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