Understanding Vietnamese Question Formation
In Vietnamese, asking questions is a bit different from English. Let's learn how to make questions in Vietnamese so you can talk to your friends and family!
These questions can be answered with a 'yes' or 'no'. In Vietnamese, you can add 'không' at the end of a statement to turn it into a question.
Examples
- Bạn có khỏe không?
- Hôm nay trời đẹp không?
These questions ask for more information and usually start with words like 'what', 'who', 'where', 'when', and 'why' in English. In Vietnamese, they have their own words.
Important Points
- 'gì' means 'what'
- 'ai' means 'who'
- 'ở đâu' means 'where'
- 'khi nào' means 'when'
- 'tại sao' means 'why'
Examples
- Bạn đang làm gì?
- Ai là bạn của bạn?
- Bạn sống ở đâu?
These questions offer choices, like 'Do you want tea or coffee?' In Vietnamese, you use 'hay' to connect the options.
Examples
- Bạn thích trà hay cà phê?
- Bạn muốn đi chơi hay ở nhà?
These questions confirm information, similar to 'isn't it?' or 'right?' in English. In Vietnamese, you can use 'phải không?' at the end of a statement.
Examples
- Bạn là học sinh, phải không?
- Hôm nay là thứ hai, phải không?