kiểm tra
[kiəm˧˩ t͡ɕaː˧˧]
To check in Vietnamese is kiểm tra.
Kiểm tra means to verify or compare something with a source of information. It is used for both physical inspections, such as checking a car and for the verification of information, such as checking a fact.
Meaning: to verify or compare with a source of information (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts: kiểm, which means to examine or inspect and tra, which means to look up or search through something.
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate the tense of the action, you can add particles before kiểm tra. Add đã before the phrase to express that something was checked (checked), or add đang before the phrase to express a continuous action (checking).
Did you know?
- Vietnamese uses kiểm tra for verifying facts, but for 'checking' a bill at a restaurant, speakers often use tính tiền, which literally means 'calculating money'.
- In Vietnamese schools, a kiểm tra is not just a check, but the standard term for a quiz or a short test.
- While kiểm tra is used for checking, the word kiểm alone is the root for kiểm sát, which refers to the legal prosecution or oversight of the state.
Examples in context
- Tôi sẽ kiểm tra.I'll check.This is useful for saying you will perform a check.Tatoeba #13726677 by leucammieuvu, translation #2111784 by CK
- Vui lòng kiểm traThe check, please.This is a way to request the check.Tatoeba #12556817 by thanhcona40, translation #1710 by brauliobezerra
- Kiểm tra lịch đi.Check the calendar.This is used to tell someone to check a calendar.Tatoeba #13341110 by leucammieuvu, translation #3422088 by CK
- Cho tôi xin cái bill nhé, cám ơn.Excuse me, could you bring me the bill, please?
- Cho chúng tôi xin hóa đơn, xin cảm ơn.Could we have the check, please?
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Example conversation
Chi and Hung are preparing for a business trip.
- ChiHùng ơi, anh đã kiểm tra hộ em vé máy bay chưa?Hung, have you checked the flight tickets for me?
- HùngAnh kiểm tra rồi, mọi thứ đều ổn.I checked them, everything is fine.
- ChiVậy thì tốt, em cảm ơn anh.That's good, thank you.
- HùngKhông có gì, để anh xem lại một lần nữa.No problem, let me check it one more time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry kiểm tra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
