ra phết
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Definition
- Adjective phrase (Tính từ ghép):
- Mighty, quite, really, extremely: An informal, colloquial expression used to emphasize a high degree or intensity of a quality, often with a tone of admiration or surprise. It intensifies the adjective or adverb it modifies.
- To a considerable extent: Indicates that something is done or possesses a quality to a notable or impressive degree.
Usage Examples
- Modifying an adjective:
- Anh ấy thông minh ra phết. (He is mighty clever.)
- Cô ấy hách ra phết. (She has a really commanding/authoritative tone.)
- Modifying a verb/adjective phrase:
- Đồ ăn ở đây ngon ra phết. (The food here is extremely delicious.)
- Nó chạy nhanh ra phết. (He runs incredibly fast.)
Advanced Usage
- "ra phết đấy": Often used at the end of a sentence for added emphasis or as a standalone exclamation of approval.
- Bài trình bày của cậu ổn ra phết đấy. (Your presentation is pretty solid, I must say.)
- Used in casual speech to express that something exceeds expectations.
- Tưởng dễ, ai ngờ khó ra phết. (Thought it was easy, but it turned out to be really difficult.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phết (adj/adv): Can be used alone as a slang term meaning "cool," "great," or "intense." It is the core element of "ra phết."
- Chiếc xe này phết nhỉ! (This car is cool, huh!)
- Ra trò: Another colloquial phrase meaning "properly," "substantially," or "to a satisfactory degree." It is less intense than "ra phết."
- Làm ăn ra trò rồi. (The business is doing quite well/properly now.)
Synonyms
- Khá là: Quite, fairly.
- Cực kỳ: Extremely.
- Vô cùng: Immensely.
- Đến nơi đến chốn: Thoroughly, properly (but often in a more formal context).
Related Phrases
- Ăn ra phết: To eat heartily/impressively.
- Hôm nay nó ăn ra phết. (He ate a tremendous amount today.)
- Làm ra phết: To work/do something impressively or intensely.
- Dự án này họ làm ra phết. (They are working on this project with great intensity.)
Related Idioms
- Ra dáng ra phết: To look the part and act impressively; to appear competent and substantial.
- Mặc bộ vest vào, ra dáng ra phết nhà kinh doanh. (Putting on that suit, he looks every bit the part of a businessman.)
- Chơi ra phết: To engage in an activity (often a game or sport) with great skill or intensity.
- Trận đấu hôm qua hai đội chơi ra phết. (In yesterday's match, both teams played their hearts out.)
- (thông tục) Mighty
- Thông minh ra phếtMighty clever