thằng ngu
What does thằng ngu mean? thằng ngu is a Vietnamese strong that translates to “stupid bastard / dumbass” in English.
Literal Translation
classifier-male stupid
Meaning & Usage
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"stupid bastard / dumbass"
'Thằng' is the male classifier that already carries contempt — it's what you use for boys, servants, or men you don't respect. Pair it with 'ngu' (stupid) and you've got a complete dismissal of someone's intelligence and social standing in two syllables.
Examples in the Wild
Between gaming friends after a bad play: 'Thằng ngu! Sao mày chết chỗ đó?!' (You dumbass! How did you die there?!)