a
indefinite article used before singular nounsTôi muốn mua một quyển sách.
I want to buy a book.
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.
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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
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