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a

/a/
article★Beginner
grammar

An indefinite article used before singular nouns to indicate one of many or an unspecified quantity.

Anh ấy là một người tốt.

He is a good person.

Tôi cần một ly nước.

I need a glass of water.

💡

In Vietnamese, 'a' is often represented by 'một' or omitted in certain contexts.

Collocations

a littlea bita lotnhiềua fewmột vài

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

a littlephrase
a small amount
a lotphrase
many

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Vietnamese

In Vietnamese, 'a' is often translated as 'một' or omitted, especially in informal contexts.

⚡Gold Rule

Indefinite Article

Use 'a' before singular nouns when referring to one of many or an unspecified quantity.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Old English 'ān', meaning 'one'.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'a' is typically translated as 'một' or omitted in certain contexts. It is used to introduce an unspecified singular noun.

Word Breakdown

a
one of many or unspecified
article
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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