chúc cuối tuần vui vẻ
To say "have a good weekend" in Vietnamese, use chúc cuối tuần vui vẻ.
chúc cuối tuần vui vẻ is used as a parting wish, typically on a Friday or the day before a weekend begins.
Meaning: wish of a good weekend (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of chúc (to wish), cuối tuần (weekend) and vui vẻ (happy/joyful).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Vietnamese, the subject is often omitted in this phrase when speaking to someone directly, making it a complete and natural sentence.
Did you know?
- The word tuần for 'week' originates from a concept of a 'ten-day period' rather than the seven-day week used in the West.
- In professional settings, Vietnamese speakers often add a kinship term like anh for an older brother or chị for an older sister before chúc to show respect.
- The word vui vẻ is a reduplicative form where vui is repeated and modified, a common Vietnamese linguistic tool used to intensify or soften an emotion.
Examples in context
- Chúc quý khách hàng cuối tuần thật là tuyệt vời! Hẹn gặp lại tuần sau!I wish you a fantastic weekend, valuable customers! See you next week!
- Chúc mẹ cuối tuần thật là thảnh thơi sau một tuần làm việc căng thẳng!I wish you a relaxing weekend, Mom, after a stressful week of work!
- Chúc cuối tuần vui vẻ!Have a good weekend!
Example conversation
Nam and Mai are saying goodbye at the office on Friday afternoon.
- NamChào Mai, chúc cuối tuần vui vẻ nhé!Goodbye Mai, have a good weekend!
- MaiCảm ơn Nam, chúc anh cuối tuần vui vẻ!Thank you Nam, wish you a good weekend!
- NamCảm ơn bạn, hẹn gặp lại thứ Hai.Thank you, see you on Monday.
- MaiChào anh, hẹn gặp lại nhé.Goodbye, see you again.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chúc, cuối, tuần, vui, CC BY-SA 4.0.
