trợt

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The Vietnamese word "trợt" can be understood as both a verb and an adjective, and it has a couple of different meanings depending on the context.

Basic Meaning:

1. As a verb: "trợt" means "to slip" or "to slide." It refers to the action of losing your balance and falling or moving unintentionally due to a slippery surface.
2. As an adjective: "trợt" means "slippery." It describes a surface that is smooth or wet, making it easy for someone or something to slide on it.

Usage Instructions:

• When using "trợt" as a verb, you can pair it with subjects (like people or objects) and indicate where the slipping occurs.
• When using "trợt" as an adjective, it typically describes the condition of a surface.

Examples:

• Verb: "Tôi đã trợt ngã trên mặt đường ướt." (I slipped on the wet road.)
• Adjective: "Mặt sàn này rất trợt." (This floor is very slippery.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more complex sentence, you might say: - "Cẩn thận, đường này trợt lắm!" (Be careful, this road is very slippery!) Here, "trợt" emphasizes the need for caution due to the slippery condition.

Word Variants:

• "Trợt chân": This phrase means "to slip" specifically with the foot, often used when someone loses their footing.
• "Trợt té": This means "to slip and fall."

Different Meanings:

• In a figurative sense, "trợt" can also be used to describe situations where someone misses an opportunity or fails to catch something, though this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• For "trợt" as "to slip": "trượt" (which is often used interchangeably).
• For "trợt" as "slippery": "trượt" (again, can be used similarly).

Academic

verb

1. to scrape off; to slip

adj

1. slippery