Vietnamese Grammar
A2 — Beginner 2
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trong, suốt — Expressing Duration (Trong vs. Suốt)
Learn how to express time duration in Vietnamese using 'trong' and 'suốt'. Master the difference between 'during' and 'throughout' for A2 learners.
được, bị — Passive Voice Markers (Positive/Negative)
Master the Vietnamese passive voice with được and bị. Learn to express actions received by the subject with positive or negative connotations, ideal for A2 learners.
để — Expressing Purpose and Intention
Learn how to use 'để' in Vietnamese to express purpose and intention. This A2 grammar guide covers structure, examples, common mistakes, and cultural usage.
à, ư — Rhetorical Questions Expressing Surprise
Master Vietnamese 'à' and 'ư' particles for rhetorical questions. Express surprise, mild disbelief, or confirm new information in conversations.
HÃY — Making Suggestions and Commands
Learn how to use HÃY in Vietnamese to make suggestions, requests, and commands. This A2-level guide explains structure, common mistakes, and cultural usage.
lại — Again / Unexpectedly
Master the Vietnamese word 'lại' for repetition ('again') and unexpected events ('unexpectedly'). Comprehensive guide with examples and common mistakes for A2 learners.
đều — All, Both (Equally)
Master 'đều' in Vietnamese! Learn how to express 'all' and 'both' with uniformity and equality. Comprehensive guide for A2 learners with examples and common mistakes.
cũng — Also, Too
Master 'cũng' in Vietnamese (A2 level). Learn how to use 'also' and 'too' in various contexts, structures, common mistakes, and cultural nuances for natural communication.
nào...cũng — Any...Also (Whatever/Wherever/Whenever)
Master 'nào...cũng' in Vietnamese to express universality like 'whatever' or 'every'. Learn its structure, usage, and common mistakes for A2 learners.
mỗi — Each, Every (Individual)
Master 'mỗi' (each, every) in Vietnamese. Learn its usage, structure, and common mistakes for A2 learners. Comprehensive guide with examples and practice tips.
mọi — Every, All (Collective)
Learn how to use 'mọi' in Vietnamese to mean 'every' or 'all' in a collective sense. This A2 guide covers usage, structure, examples, and common mistakes.
ai cũng, gì cũng — Everyone, Everything
Learn to use 'ai cũng' (everyone) and 'gì cũng' (everything) in Vietnamese. This A2 grammar guide covers structure, examples, common mistakes, and cultural usage.
cho — To Give, To Let/Allow, For (Beneficiary)
Master 'cho' in Vietnamese: learn its meanings as 'to give,' 'to let/allow,' and 'for (beneficiary)' with examples and common mistakes for A2 learners.
chỉ...thôi — Only, Just
Learn how to use 'chỉ...thôi' in Vietnamese to express 'only' or 'just'. This A2 grammar guide covers meaning, structure, examples, common mistakes, and cultural notes for foreign learners.
nhé — Softener Particle (OK?)
Master 'nhé' in Vietnamese! Learn how this versatile particle softens suggestions, requests, and goodbyes, adding a friendly touch to your A2 conversations.
nhỉ — Tag Question (Right?)
Learn how to use "nhỉ" in Vietnamese to form tag questions, seek agreement, and add a friendly tone. Essential A2 grammar for natural conversations.
trước khi, sau khi — Before & After in Vietnamese
Learn how to use trước khi (before) and sau khi (after) in Vietnamese. Clear explanations, 15 examples, common mistakes, and practice tips.
giữa — Between, Among
Master 'giữa' in Vietnamese. Learn to use this versatile word for 'between', 'among', and 'in the middle of' with clear examples and common mistakes for A2 learners.
vì...nên — Because...So (Cause & Effect)
Learn how to use vì...nên in Vietnamese to express cause and effect. Full grammar guide with examples, common mistakes, and practice tips.
nếu...thì — If...Then (Conditionals)
Learn how to use nếu...thì (if...then) in Vietnamese. A2-level conditional grammar with examples, common mistakes, and tips.
và, hoặc, nhưng — And, Or, But
Learn how to use Vietnamese conjunctions và (and), hoặc (or), and nhưng (but) with examples, common mistakes, and tips.
đây, đấy, đó, kia — Here, There, Over There
Master Vietnamese demonstratives đây, đấy, đó, kia — learn how to say here, there, and over there with clear examples and usage tips.
bằng — Equal Comparison (As...As)
Learn how to use 'bằng' in Vietnamese to make equal comparisons (as...as). Examples, common mistakes, and practice tips for A2 learners.
từ...đến — From...To in Vietnamese
Learn how to use từ...đến (from...to) in Vietnamese for time, place, and quantity. A2 grammar with examples, common mistakes, and practice tips.
hay — Often, Usually (Habit)
Learn how to use 'hay' in Vietnamese to express habits and frequent actions. A2-level grammar with examples, common mistakes, and practice tips.
đi — Imperative Particle (Go Ahead!)
Learn the versatile Vietnamese particle 'đi' (go ahead!) at A2 level. Understand its usage for suggestions, commands, and encouragement with examples and common mistakes.
rất, lắm, quá — Very, So, Too (Intensifiers)
Master 'rất,' 'lắm,' and 'quá' in Vietnamese. Learn how to express 'very,' 'so,' and 'too' with detailed explanations, examples, and regional differences for A2 learners.
bên cạnh, phía trước, phía sau — Locative Nouns (Beside, In Front, Behind)
Master bên cạnh, phía trước, phía sau in Vietnamese (A2 level). Learn to express 'beside,' 'in front of,' and 'behind' with clear examples and common mistakes.
gần, xa — Near, Far
Learn how to use 'gần' (near) and 'xa' (far) in Vietnamese to describe location, distance, and time. Master A2-level usage with examples, common mistakes, and cultural insights.
cần — To Need or Require
Learn how to use 'cần' in Vietnamese to express needs, requirements, and mild obligations. This comprehensive A2 guide covers usage, structure, examples, and common mistakes.
không bằng — Not As Good As / Not Equal To
Learn how to use 'không bằng' in Vietnamese to compare things and express inferiority. A comprehensive A2 guide with examples, common mistakes, and cultural notes for foreign learners.
phải — Must, Have To
Learn how to use 'phải' in Vietnamese to express obligation, necessity, and logical conclusion. Master this A2 grammar point with examples and common mistakes.
nên — Should / Ought To (Advice, Recommendation)
Learn how to use 'nên' in Vietnamese to give advice, make recommendations, and express mild obligations. Master this A2 grammar point with examples, common mistakes, and cultural insights.
giống — Similar To, To Look Like
Learn how to use 'giống' in Vietnamese to express similarity and resemblance. A2-level grammar guide with examples, mistakes, and practice tips.
còn — Still / Also
Learn how to use 'còn' in Vietnamese to express 'still', 'yet', 'remaining', and 'also'. Essential A2 grammar with examples and common mistakes.
nhất — Superlative (The Most) in Vietnamese
Learn how to use 'nhất' in Vietnamese to say 'the most' or '-est'. Clear examples, common mistakes, and usage tips for A2 learners.
càng...càng — The More...The More
Learn how to use càng...càng in Vietnamese to express 'the more...the more' with clear examples, common mistakes, and practice tips.
khi, lúc — When (Time Clauses)
Learn how to use khi and lúc in Vietnamese to say 'when'. A2-level grammar guide with examples, common mistakes, and practice tips.
chiếc — Classifier for Single Items
Master 'chiếc', the Vietnamese classifier for single, often inanimate objects like vehicles, furniture, and clothing. Essential for A2 learners.
ngôi — Classifier for Houses & Buildings
Learn how to use ngôi, the Vietnamese classifier for houses, temples, and buildings. Examples, common mistakes, and practice tips for A2 learners.
đôi, bộ — Pair and Set Classifiers in Vietnamese
Learn how to use đôi and bộ, Vietnamese classifiers for pairs and sets. Examples, common mistakes, and practice tips for A2 learners.
quả, trái — Fruit Classifiers in Vietnamese
Learn how to use Vietnamese fruit classifiers quả and trái. Northern vs Southern differences, examples, and common mistakes explained.
tờ, bức, lá — Flat Object Classifiers
Learn how to use Vietnamese flat object classifiers tờ, bức, and lá. Master these essential A2 measure words with examples and common mistakes.
cứ — Keep Doing / Go Ahead in Vietnamese
Learn how to use 'cứ' in Vietnamese to express 'keep doing', 'go ahead', and habitual patterns. A2 grammar guide with examples.
từng — Past Experience (Have Ever)
Learn how to use 'từng' in Vietnamese to talk about past experiences — equivalent to 'have ever' in English. Examples, mistakes, and practice tips.
đang...thì — Was Doing...When (Interruption)
Learn đang...thì in Vietnamese to describe interrupted actions. A2 grammar with examples, common mistakes, and practice tips.
sắp — About To (Near Future)
Learn how to use 'sắp' in Vietnamese to express near future events. Examples, common mistakes, and practice tips for A2 learners.
con — Addressing Parents
Learn how to use 'con' as a first-person pronoun when addressing parents and elders in Vietnamese. Understand its respectful usage and common phrases for A2 learners.
mình — Inclusive We / Myself (and more)
Learn the versatile Vietnamese pronoun 'mình', meaning inclusive 'we', 'myself', or informal 'I'/'you'. Understand its usage, structures, and common mistakes for A2 learners.
tao, mày — Intimate/Rough Pronouns
Learn the intimate and rough Vietnamese pronouns 'tao' (I) and 'mày' (you) for A2 learners. Understand usage, formality, and common mistakes.
vừa, vừa mới — Just Now (Recent Past)
Learn how to use vừa and vừa mới in Vietnamese to express recent past actions. Examples, common mistakes, and practice tips for A2 learners.
dì, thím, cháu — Family Pronouns for Aunts and Nieces/Nephews
Master Vietnamese family pronouns dì, thím, and cháu. Learn how to address maternal aunts, paternal aunts, and younger relatives correctly in A2 Vietnamese.
hơn — Comparative (More Than)
Learn how to use hơn in Vietnamese to make comparisons. Structure, examples, common mistakes, and practice tips for A2 learners.
bị — Negative Result / Passive (Suffer)
Learn how to use 'bị' in Vietnamese to express negative passive situations. Examples, common mistakes, and A2 grammar tips.
được — Positive Result / Can
Master Vietnamese 'được': learn how it expresses permission, ability, and positive results. A2 grammar with 15 examples, common mistakes & cultural notes.
cô, chú, bác — Extended Family Pronouns
Learn how to use cô, chú, bác in Vietnamese — kinship pronouns that double as polite address terms. A2-level grammar guide with examples.