dễ
[ze˦ˀ˥]
The English word "easy" is translated into Vietnamese as dễ. Wiktionary also lists dễ dàng.
Meaning: requiring little skill or effort (adj)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| dễ | [ze˦ˀ˥] (Hà Nội, narrow) [jej˧˨] (Huế, narrow) |
| dễ dàng | [ze˦ˀ˥ zaːŋ˨˩] (Hà Nội, narrow) [jej˧˨ jaːŋ˦˩] (Huế, narrow) |
The word is used to describe something that requires little skill or effort. You can express that something is "easy to [do something]" by placing the adjective dễ directly before the verb, such as in the phrase dễ dùng (easy to use).
Which one should you use?
While dễ functions as the adjective "easy", the form dễ dàng is often used as an adverb meaning "easily" or "effortlessly".
How does it change in a sentence?
To say something is "easy to [verb]", place dễ directly before the verb. In informal speech, you can add the particle mà after dễ to add emphasis.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, dễ can actually function as a warning of danger. The phrase dễ bị is used to warn that someone is 'prone to' or 'vulnerable to' a negative outcome, like an accident or an illness.
- Vietnamese speakers use dễ to describe people's personalities. If someone is dễ tính, it means they are easy-going or flexible rather than the task being simple.
- If you describe a task as quá dễ (too easy) in a professional setting, you might inadvertently sound arrogant. To remain polite, Vietnamese speakers often choose more modest ways to describe a simple task.
Examples in context
- Cái này dễ mà.This was easy.This sentence is useful for emphasizing that something is easy using the form dễ.Tatoeba #13341067 by leucammieuvu, translation #3825012 by CK
- Bài thi này dễ.The exam was easy.This sentence shows how to use dễ to describe an exam.Tatoeba #13666085 by leucammieuvu, translation #7947450 by CK
- Cái này dễ dùng.It's easy to use.This sentence demonstrates how to say something is easy to use by placing dễ before a verb.Tatoeba #13173240 by leucammieuvu, translation #12281012 by CK
- Bài tập này khá dễ dàng.This exercise is quite easy.
- Chúng tôi cung cấp một giải pháp dễ dàng cho vấn đề này.We provide an easy solution to this problem.
- Bài viết này rất dễ dàng để đọc và hiểu.This article is very easy to read and understand.
- Cái này dễ lắm.This is really easy.
- Đề này quá dễ.This question is too easy.
- Dễ như ăn cháo.Easy as eating rice porridge.
- Điều này dễ thôi mà.This is just easy.
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hùng and Chi are talking about a new mobile game.
- HùngTrò chơi này có dễ chơi không?Is this game easy to play?
- ChiNó rất dễ, bạn sẽ thích thôi.It is very easy, you will like it.
- HùngVậy để mình thử xem sao.Then let me try it out.
- ChiChúc Hùng chơi vui vẻ nhé!Have fun playing, Hung!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “easy” translations and entries dễ, dễ dàng, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
