chủ nhà

/t͡ɕu˧˦ ɲaː˨˩/
homeowner

Chủ nhà đã đồng ý cho chúng tôi thuê nhà.

The homeowner agreed to let us rent the house.


formalinformal

A person who owns a house or property, typically the one who lives in it or rents it out.

Chủ nhà yêu cầu chúng tôi trả tiền thuê trước.

The homeowner asked us to pay the rent in advance.

Chủ nhà rất thân thiện và luôn sẵn lòng giúp đỡ.

The homeowner is very friendly and always willing to help.

This term is commonly used in real estate and rental contexts.

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'chủ nhà' can vary slightly depending on whether the property is owner-occupied or rented out.

Word Origin

Derived from 'chủ' (owner) and 'nhà' (house), literally meaning 'house owner'.

Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'chủ nhà' can refer to both the owner of a house and the landlord if the property is rented out. The context usually clarifies the exact meaning.

Word Breakdown

chủ
owner
root
+
nhà
house
root
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