vòng cổ
[vawŋ͡m˨˩ ko˧˩]word by word
The Vietnamese word for necklace is vòng cổ.
vòng cổ is a general term used for jewelry worn around the neck. The component vòng can mean both a circle and a necklace.
Meaning: jewelry (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of vòng, meaning circle or loop and cổ, meaning neck.
Which one should you use?
While vòng cổ is a general term for a neck ring, dây chuyền specifically refers to a necklace made of a chain or a string of beads.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify a single necklace, the classifier chiếc is commonly used before the noun, forming the phrase chiếc vòng cổ.
Did you know?
- The word cổ is a Sino-Vietnamese term that is also used to mean 'ancient' or 'old' in other contexts.
- While vòng cổ describes the object, the word vòng itself can be used as a verb meaning 'to go around' or 'to encircle'.
Examples in context
- Có thể Tom là người đã lấy trộm chiếc vòng cổ của Mary.Maybe Tom was the one who stole Mary's necklace.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the phrase vòng cổ in a sentence about theft.Tatoeba #11432293 by chaule3, translation #4113283 by CK
- Tôi muốn mua một chiếc vòng cổ đẹp cho mẹ tôi.I want to buy a beautiful necklace for my mother.
- Em thấy chiếc vòng mới của chị đẹp quá!I think your new necklace is beautiful!
- Anh ấy tặng cho tôi một chiếc dây chuyền vàng.He gave me a golden necklace as a gift.
- Cô ấy đeo một chiếc vòng cổ bằng bạc.She is wearing a silver necklace.
- Chiếc vòng cổ này rất đẹp.This necklace is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Chi is showing a gift to Minh in a cafe.
- ChiMinh, nhìn chiếc vòng cổ này xem!Minh, look at this necklace!
- MinhNó đẹp quá, Chi ạ.It is so beautiful, Chi.
- ChiCảm ơn anh đã tặng em chiếc vòng cổ.Thank you for giving me this necklace.
- MinhEm đeo nó rất hợp.It suits you very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (vòng, cổ) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cổ, vòng, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
