YiWords
Meaning
- ah (polite or respectful particle)
Examples
Cảm ơn ạ.
Thank you, ah.
Cháu chào bác ạ.
Hello, uncle, ah.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "ah", but differ in register and usage.
Related Words
FAQ
How do you say "ah" in Vietnamese?
"ah" in Vietnamese is ạ.
What does ạ mean in English?
ạ means "ah" (interjection). ah (polite or respectful particle).
How is ạ pronounced?
ạ has 1 syllables: ạ: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is ạ in Vietnamese?
ạ is among the 500 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level A1.
How is ạ used in a sentence?
For example: Cảm ơn ạ. (Thank you, ah.); Cháu chào bác ạ. (Hello, uncle, ah.).
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