ô kê

Ô kê, chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau lúc 8 giờ sáng mai.

Definition

1. Interjection:
   • Okay: Used to express agreement, acceptance, or acknowledgment. It signals that something is satisfactory, approved, or understood.
   • Alright: Used to indicate assent or to confirm that a situation is acceptable.

Usage Examples

• Interjection:
  • Chúng ta gặp nhau lúc 8 giờ nhé? – Ô kê! (Shall we meet at 8 o'clock? – Okay!)
  • Công việc này tôi làm xong rồi. – Ô kê, cảm ơn. (I've finished this task. – Okay, thanks.)
  • Ô kê, tôi hiểu rồi. (Okay, I understand now.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is an informal, phonetic adaptation of the English word "okay." It is commonly used in casual spoken Vietnamese and in digital communication (text messages, chats).

Variants and Related Words

• OK: The direct English borrowing, also commonly used in Vietnamese with the same meaning and pronunciation as "ô kê."
• Được: A native Vietnamese word meaning "okay," "acceptable," or "can do." It is more formal than "ô kê."
  • Kế hoạch này được đấy. (This plan is okay.)

Synonyms

• Okay: Used to express agreement.
• Alright: Used to indicate acceptance.
• Yes: An affirmative response.
• Agreed: Expressing consent.

Related Idioms

• : A playful, rhyming slang phrase meaning "Okay!" It adds a lighthearted, informal tone.
  • Mình đi xem phim nhé? – Ô kê con dê! (Shall we go see a movie? – Okay!)