YiWords
Same spelling：váy
Meaning
- so (in this way; like this/that, referring to the situation just mentioned)
Examples
Nếu vậy thì tốt.
It would be good if it were so.
Chỉ cần vậy thôi.
It's enough if it's so.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "so", but differ in register and usage.
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FAQ
How do you say "so" in Vietnamese?
"so" in Vietnamese is vậy.
What does vậy mean in English?
vậy means "so" (adverb). so (in this way; like this/that, referring to the situation just mentioned).
How is vậy pronounced?
vậy has 1 syllables: vậy: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is vậy in Vietnamese?
vậy is among the 500 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level A1.
How is vậy used in a sentence?
For example: Nếu vậy thì tốt. (It would be good if it were so.); Chỉ cần vậy thôi. (It's enough if it's so.).
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