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một ai đó
/mot aj do/
someone
Tôi gặp một ai đó trên đường.
I met someone on the street.
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.
Collocations
một ai đó khácsomeone elsemột ai đó như vậysomeone like that
Related Phrases
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
quantifierai
who
pronounđó
that
demonstrativeTừ Điển Việt Anh