một ai đó

/mot aj do/
phraseIntermediate someone
informal

An unspecified person; someone whose identity is not specified or known.

Một ai đó đã gọi cho anh.

Someone called you.

Tôi thấy một ai đó đang nhìn tôi.

I saw someone looking at me.

💡

This phrase is commonly used when referring to an unknown or unspecified person in a conversation.

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Questions

This phrase is often used in questions to ask about an unspecified person, such as 'Bạn biết một ai đó không?' (Do you know someone?).

Gold Rule

Neutrality

The phrase 'một ai đó' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile for various situations.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 'một' (one) and 'ai đó' (someone), forming a phrase to refer to an unspecified individual.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used when the speaker does not know or does not want to specify the identity of the person they are referring to.

Word Breakdown

một
one
quantifier
+
ai
who
pronoun
+
đó
that
demonstrative
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