đềnh đoàng
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Clumsy, awkward, slow-moving: Describes a person or action that is physically awkward, moves slowly, or lacks agility and grace.
- Careless, sloppy, inattentive: Describes a manner or work that is done without care, attention, or thoroughness, often resulting in messiness or errors.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy làm việc gì cũng đềnh đoàng, hay đánh rơi đồ. (He does everything clumsily and often drops things.)
- Đừng có đềnh đoàng mà để quên sách ở nhà. (Don't be careless and forget your book at home.)
- Cậu bé đi đứng đềnh đoàng như gấu vậy. (The boy walks awkwardly like a bear.)
Advanced Usage
- The word đềnh đoàng often carries a mildly critical or disapproving tone, pointing out a lack of dexterity or mindfulness. It is commonly used in spoken Vietnamese.
- It can describe both physical clumsiness and mental carelessness (e.g., forgetfulness, lack of attention to detail).
Variants and Related Words
- Đuềnh đoàng: A variant form with the same meaning as đềnh đoàng. This is noted in the reference context.
- Vụng về: A close synonym meaning clumsy, awkward.
- Cẩu thả: A synonym meaning sloppy, negligent (often regarding work or attitude).
Synonyms
- Vụng về: Clumsy, awkward.
- Cẩu thả: Sloppy, negligent.
- Lề mề: Slow, dilatory.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- Làm ăn đềnh đoàng: To work in a sloppy/careless manner.
- Công việc này đòi hỏi sự cẩn thận, không thể làm ăn đềnh đoàng được. (This job requires carefulness, you cannot work in a sloppy manner.)
- Người đềnh đoàng: A clumsy/careless person.
- Nó là đứa người đềnh đoàng, lúc nào cũng làm hỏng việc. (He is a clumsy person, always messing things up.)
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