tên tôi
[ten˧˧ toj˧˧]word by word
tên tôi is the way to say "my name" in Vietnamese.
This phrase is used to refer to the name that belongs to the person speaking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tên (name) and tôi (I/me/my).
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to a peer or a friend, you might use mình instead of tôi to sound more friendly and less formal.
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Examples in context
- Tên tôi là ShuMy name is Shu.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself using the form tên tôi.Tatoeba #10670195 by quoctrong018, translation #1460042 by piksea
- Tên tôi là JimMy name is Jim.Tatoeba #10670197 by quoctrong018, translation #4010269 by falekseev
- Tên tôi là JackMy name is Jack.Tatoeba #10670164 by quoctrong018, translation #1646 by CN
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Example conversation
Nam and Chi meet for the first time at a cafe.
- NamChào bạn, tên tôi là Nam.Hello, my name is Nam.
- ChiChào Nam, tôi là Chi.Hello Nam, I am Chi.
- NamRất vui được gặp Chi.Nice to meet you, Chi.
- ChiTôi cũng rất vui được gặp bạn.I am also very glad to meet you.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tên, tôi) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tên, tôi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
