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'How are you?' in Vietnamese

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Vietnamese

Vietnamese, an Austroasiatic language, is spoken by about 85 million native speakers, primarily in Vietnam and among diaspora communities. It uses the Latin alphabet with diacritics (e.g., "â," "đ," "ơ") and is a tonal language with six tones that alter word meanings. Vietnamese grammar is analytic, with no verb conjugations, grammatical gender, or case markers; word order (subject-verb-object) and context determine meaning. Its vocabulary draws from native Mon-Khmer roots, with significant loanwords from Chinese, French, and English due to historical influences. As Vietnam’s official language, Vietnamese is central to its culture, literature, and education, with regional dialects varying in pronunciation.

Flashcards

city

thành phố

city

An urban area with a large population and its own local government.

study

học tập

study

The act of devoting time and attention to acquiring knowledge; learning.

college

đại học

college

An institution of higher education that offers undergraduate programs and typically awards bachelor's degrees.

page

trang

page

A sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper; one side of a leaf.

Stories

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Vietnamese

Duc

Studying Vietnamese culture
Male
20
Hanoi, Vietnam
Student
Friendly
biking, reading, gaming
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Lan

Teaching history to kids
Female
28
Hanoi, Vietnam
Teacher
Nurturing
cycling, pho cooking, gardening
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Minh

Teaching Vietnamese phrases in Hanoi
Male
30
Hanoi, Vietnam
Language teacher
Nurturing
gardening, reading, traveling

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