YiWords
Meaning
- to be
Examples
Nếu trời mưa thì tôi ở nhà.
If it rains, I will be at home.
Bây giờ thì chúng ta đi.
Let's go now.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "to be", but differ in register and usage.
Related Words
FAQ
How do you say "to be" in Vietnamese?
"to be" in Vietnamese is là.
What does là mean in English?
là means "to be" (verb). to be.
How is là pronounced?
là has 1 syllables: là: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is là in Vietnamese?
là is among the 500 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level A1.
How is là used in a sentence?
For example: Nếu trời mưa thì tôi ở nhà. (If it rains, I will be at home.); Bây giờ thì chúng ta đi. (Let's go now.).
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