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một
/mot/
one
Tôi có một cuốn sách mới.
I have one new book.
general
The cardinal number equal to one plus zero; the smallest positive integer.
Hôm nay là ngày một trong tháng.
Today is the first day of the month.
Used as both a numeral and an indefinite article.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Indefinite Article Usage
'Một' can be used similarly to 'a' or 'an' in English, but it is not always required in Vietnamese.
Gold Rule
Numeral vs. Indefinite Article
'Một' is used for both counting and indicating an unspecified quantity, but its usage can vary based on context.
Word Origin
From Middle Vietnamese *một*, from Proto-Vietic *moːt, from Proto-Mon-Khmer *muut. Cognate with Muong *một*, Khmer *មួយ (muəy).
Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'một' can function as both a numeral (one) and an indefinite article (a/an). It is also used in expressions like 'một số' (some) and 'một lần' (once).
Word Breakdown
một
one
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