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đấy
/ɗəj˧˥/
that
Đấy là nhà tôi.
That is my house.
informal
Used to point out or refer to something nearby or previously mentioned.
Đấy là sách mà tôi nói.
That is the book I mentioned.
Commonly used in spoken Vietnamese to refer to objects, people, or ideas.
informal
Used as a filler word to emphasize or soften a statement.
Đấy, anh ấy thật tốt bụng.
You know, he is really kind-hearted.
Often used to add emphasis or to make a statement sound more casual.
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Usage in Conversation
Use 'đấy' to refer to something nearby or to emphasize a point in casual conversation.
Word Origin
Derived from the demonstrative pronoun 'đấy' in Vietnamese, used to indicate proximity or reference.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to things or people nearby or previously mentioned. Can also be used as a filler word to soften or emphasize a statement.
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