How to Say “Magazine” in Vietnamese

tạp chí
[taːp̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˧˦]
The English word magazine is tạp chí in Vietnamese.
Meaning: periodical (noun)

Did you know?

  • The sound chí in tạp chí is a homonym for a native Proto-Vietic word meaning 'head louse'.
  • The root tạp in tạp chí is also used in the term tạp hóa to describe the small family-run grocery stores found on almost every street corner in Vietnam.
  • In Vietnamese, tạp chí is used strictly for periodicals, whereas the English word 'magazine' can also refer to a gunpowder store or a firearm part.

Examples in context

  • Tôi muốn mua một cuốn tạp chí về du lịch.
    I want to buy a magazine about travel.
  • Em muốn tìm một quyển tạp san về nghệ thuật.
    I want to find a magazine about art.
  • Tôi đang đọc một cuốn tạp chí.
    I am reading a magazine.
  • Cuốn tạp chí này rất hay.
    This magazine is very good.
  • Cô ấy mua tạp chí thời trang.
    She buys a fashion magazine.

Example conversation

Nam and Chi are at a bookstore.

  1. Nam

    Chi ơi, em có muốn mua tạp chí không?
    Chi, do you want to buy a magazine?
  2. Chi

    Em muốn mua một cuốn tạp chí nấu ăn.
    I want to buy a cooking magazine.
  3. Nam

    Vậy mình cùng đi tìm nhé.
    Then let's go find it.
  4. Chi

    Anh Nam thật là tâm lý.
    You are so thoughtful, Nam.

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