đấy

/ɗəj˧˥/
pronounBeginner
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.

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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.

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Often used to add emphasis or to make a statement sound more casual.

Collocations

đấy thôithat's itđấy làthat is

Synonyms

Related Phrases

đấy thôiphrase
that's it
đấy làphrase
that is

💡Pro Tip

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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