What does it mean word for word?
The phrase tôi đồng ý is composed of tôi (I) and đồng ý (to agree/to consent).
Which one should you use?
If you want to emphasize the strength of your agreement, you can use tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý to mean "I completely agree". For a more specific nuance of accepting a way of thinking, tôi chấp nhận quan điểm của bạn means "I accept your perspective".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For neutral, everyday situations, tôi đồng ý is the standard choice. In formal or polite settings, you can use Tôi đồng ý or the more polite Tôi tán thành. In very informal contexts, you can use Ừ to mean "uh-huh or yeah". Additionally, to sound more natural and polite when speaking to an older person, you should replace the neutral tôi with the kinship term em, resulting in em đồng ý.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to express that you agree with a specific person, use the pattern đồng ý với [someone]. The preposition với must follow đồng ý to link it to the person you are agreeing with.
Did you know?
- Some linguists suggest đồng might be related to ancient Austroasiatic terms for shamans or dancing under daemonic possession.
Examples in context
- Tôi đồng ý với cậu là chúng ta nên thử lại lần nữa.I agree with you that we should try again.This sentence shows how to express agreement with a person regarding a suggestion using tôi đồng ý.Tatoeba #5148663 by truongap, translation #321994 by CK
- Tôi đồng ý với bạn, nhưng đừng bảo với ai là tôi nói thế.Don't quote me on this, but I agree with you.This sentence demonstrates how to use tôi đồng ý to agree with someone while adding a request for privacy.Tatoeba #13173379 by leucammieuvu, translation #873859 by CK
- Tôi đồng ý với ý kiến rằng bất động sản bị định giá quá cao.I agree with the opinion that real estate is overpriced.This sentence illustrates how to use tôi đồng ý when agreeing with a specific opinion.Tatoeba #5149405 by truongap, translation #318661 by CK
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Example conversation
Chi and Nam are discussing where to eat dinner.
- ChiChúng ta nên ăn phở tối nay.We should eat pho tonight.
- NamTôi đồng ý, tôi cũng đang thèm phở.I agree, I am craving pho too.
- ChiVậy mình đi quán gần nhà nhé.Then let's go to the shop near the house.
- NamĐược, đi thôi Chi.Okay, let's go, Chi.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tôi, đồng, ý) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tôi, ý, đồng, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
