đúng rồi

/ʔɗɨŋ˧˦ zəːj˨˩/

exactly right

A: 'Chuyến bay lúc 3 giờ chiều phải không?' B: 'Đúng rồi!'

A: 'The flight is at 3 PM, right?' B: 'Exactly right!'

◆ What It Really Means

A phrase used to express enthusiastic agreement or confirmation that something is absolutely correct.

¶ Literal Meaning

correct already

Literal Breakdown

đúngcorrect+rồialready (emphasizing completion)

◇ Mental Image

A mental image of a lightbulb turning on or a checkmark being ticked, signaling clarity and agreement.

◈ When to Use

Two friends discussing plans: A suggests a meeting time, B nods and says 'Đúng rồi!' to confirm it’s perfect.

◉ Cultural Note

In Vietnamese culture, agreement is often expressed with warmth and enthusiasm to foster harmony. 'Đúng rồi' reflects this social norm by combining correctness with a friendly tone.

informal

Used to confirm that something is absolutely correct or matches one's expectation.

Bạn nói '2 + 2 = 4' à? Đúng rồi!

You said '2 + 2 = 4', right? Exactly right!

Cậu ấy bảo tối nay đến chơi, đúng rồi đấy nhé?

He said he'd come over tonight, right? Exactly!

Commonly used in casual conversation to express strong agreement or confirmation. Often paired with a nod or smile.

exactly as

thế à? đúng rồi!phrase

really? that's right!

Pro Tip

Tone and context

Use 'đúng rồi' to sound enthusiastic and agreeable. It’s warmer than a simple 'yes' and often implies shared understanding.

Gold Rule

Avoid overuse

Reserve this phrase for moments of strong agreement. Overusing it may sound unnatural or sarcastic.

Usage Notes

The phrase combines 'đúng' (correct) and 'rồi' (already/then), but its meaning is idiomatic. 'Rồi' here emphasizes finality or confirmation, not temporal sequence.

Word Breakdown

đúng

correct

root

rồi

emphasizes finality/confirmation

particle

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