đánh giá cao
[ʔɗajŋ̟˧˦ zaː˧˦ kaːw˧˧]word by word
To appreciate in Vietnamese is đánh giá cao.
Đánh giá cao is used to express that you value or recognize the importance of a specific action, effort or contribution. It is commonly used in professional or formal contexts.
Meaning: to be grateful for something (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of đánh giá, meaning to evaluate or assess and cao, meaning high.
Which one should you use?
While đánh giá cao means to appreciate the value or quality of something, the term biết ơn is used to express a feeling of personal gratitude or being indebted to someone.
Did you know?
- The word đánh in this phrase does not mean 'to hit' or 'to strike' in a physical sense, even though that is its most common usage.
- In Vietnamese, 'to appreciate' is conceptually linked to the act of 'assessing' or 'calculating' rather than just 'feeling' thanks.
- Using đánh giá cao in a very casual setting with close friends can sound unnaturally stiff or sarcastic.
Examples in context
- Chúng tôi đánh giá cao sự hỗ trợ chúng tôi nhận được từ Tom.We appreciate the support we get from Tom.This sentence is useful for expressing appreciation for support received from a specific person using đánh giá cao.Tatoeba #10266453 by Alex_do, translation #6013302 by CK
- Cảm ơn sếp đã tạo cơ hội cho tôi.Thank you, boss, for giving me this opportunity.
- Xin cảm ơn thầy cô rất nhiều vì những kiến thức quý báu.I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the teachers for the valuable knowledge.
- Cảm ơn bạn nhé, đã giúp tôi trong lúc khó khăn.Thanks for helping me out when things were tough.
- Cảm ơn nhiều lắm vì đã dành thời gian cho buổi hẹn này.Thanks a lot for taking the time for this appointment.
- Tôi đánh giá cao sự giúp đỡ của bạn.I appreciate your help.
- Công ty đánh giá cao nỗ lực của nhân viên.The company appreciates the employees' efforts.
Example conversation
A colleague is thanking another colleague for a favor at the office.
- MaiCảm ơn anh đã giúp tôi hoàn thành báo cáo.Thank you for helping me finish the report.
- HùngKhông có gì, đó là việc tôi nên làm.You're welcome, it's what I should do.
- MaiTôi thực sự đánh giá cao sự tận tình của anh.I really appreciate your dedication.
- HùngTôi rất vui vì đã giúp được Mai.I am very happy to have helped Mai.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (đánh, giá, cao) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
