Vietnamese · word
có
(auxiliary)
/kɔ˧˥/auxiliary
Meanings
- verb · A1
To possess, contain, or exist in a place (equivalent to 'to have' or 'there is / there are').
Tôi có hai người bạn ở Hà Nội.
- auxiliary · A1
Used before a predicate to form polar questions (typically with 'không') or to add affirmative emphasis.
Bạn có thích món ăn Việt Nam không?
- interjection · A1
Used as an affirmative response meaning 'yes', or to answer roll call meaning 'present'.
Có, tôi muốn uống trà.
Appears in 45 scenarios
Greet a neighborSay hello, ask how they are, and say goodbye. Introduce yourselfShare your name, where you're from, and greet someone politely. Understand basic directionsListen to directions to go straight and turn left. Greet a coworkerSay good morning to your coworker and ask how they are. Introduce a friendIntroduce your friend to someone you just met. Apologize in a crowdSay excuse me and apologize for bumping into someone.
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