The Vietnamese word "đáng sợ" is an adjective that means "scary" or "frightening" in English. It is used to describe something that causes fear or anxiety.
Câu chuyện này thật đáng sợ.
(This story is really scary.)
Con ma trong phim thật đáng sợ.
(The ghost in the movie is really scary.)
"Đáng sợ" can be used in a more figurative sense to describe situations that may not be literally frightening but are still overwhelming or intimidating. For example, a very difficult exam might be described as "đáng sợ" because it causes anxiety.
While "đáng sợ" primarily means "scary," it can also imply something that is "impressive" or "awful" in a negative sense, depending on the context. For instance, a natural disaster might be described as "đáng sợ" because of its destructive power.