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hay là

or

conjunction CEFR A1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — hay: ngang (level) · là: huyền (low falling) ?

hay là or

Meaning

Examples

Bạn uống trà hay là cà phê?
Do you want tea or coffee?
Chúng ta đi bộ hay là đi xe?
Shall we walk or ride a bike?

Synonyms

These Vietnamese words all mean "or", but differ in register and usage.

Coordinating Conjunctions

FAQ

How do you say "or" in Vietnamese?
"or" in Vietnamese is hay là.
What does hay là mean in English?
hay là means "or" (conjunction). or.
How is hay là pronounced?
hay là has 2 syllables: hay: ngang (level) · là: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is hay là in Vietnamese?
hay là is among the 1,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level A1.
How is hay là used in a sentence?
For example: Bạn uống trà hay là cà phê? (Do you want tea or coffee?); Chúng ta đi bộ hay là đi xe? (Shall we walk or ride a bike?).

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