đồ khốn nạn
What does đồ khốn nạn mean? đồ khốn nạn is a Vietnamese strong that translates to “wretched bastard / scumbag” in English.
Literal Translation
thing/type miserable wretch
Meaning & Usage
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"wretched bastard / scumbag"
A devastating character assassination. 'Khốn nạn' literally means someone trapped in misery and suffering, but when you prefix it with 'đồ' (thing), you're saying they deserve every bit of that misery. It's not sympathy — it's a verdict.
Examples in the Wild
Used by an older woman discovering betrayal: 'Đồ khốn nạn! Tao tin mày mà mày phản tao!' (You wretched scum! I trusted you and you betrayed me!)