Understanding Tiếng Việt Demonstrative Pronouns
In Vietnamese, demonstrative pronouns are words that help us point out specific things, people, or places. They are like little pointers that tell us exactly what we are talking about.
Basic Demonstrative Pronouns
Important Points
- 'này' means 'this'
- 'đó' means 'that'
- 'kia' also means 'that', but is used for things further away
These words help us describe things that are close to us or far from us. For example, if you have a toy in your hand, you would use 'này' to say 'this toy'. If the toy is across the room, you might use 'đó' or 'kia'.
Using Demonstrative Pronouns with Nouns
In Vietnamese, demonstrative pronouns usually come after the noun they describe. This is different from English, where words like 'this' or 'that' come before the noun.
Examples
- Con mèo này rất dễ thương.
- Quyển sách đó là của tôi.
- Ngôi nhà kia rất lớn.
Choosing the Right Demonstrative Pronoun
When choosing which demonstrative pronoun to use, think about how close or far away the thing is. Use 'này' for things that are near, and 'đó' or 'kia' for things that are not near.
Examples
- Cái bút này là của em.
- Cái ghế đó rất thoải mái.
- Cái cây kia rất cao.