tuần sau
[twən˨˩ saw˧˧]word by word
In Vietnamese, next week is tuần sau.
The phrase tuần sau is used as an adverb to refer to the week following the current one.
Meaning: week after this one (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tuần, meaning week and sau, meaning after or behind.
Which one should you use?
A common synonym for tuần sau is tuần tới, which can be used interchangeably in most contexts. To change the meaning to 'last week', replace sau with trước to get tuần trước.
How does it change in a sentence?
By replacing the word sau (after) with trước (before), you change the temporal direction of the phrase to indicate 'last week' (tuần trước).
Did you know?
- The word tuần originally referred to a ten-day period rather than the seven-day week common in the West, stemming from the Sino-Vietnamese character for a 'ten-day cycle'.
- The phrase tuần trước for 'last week' uses trước, which also means 'in front of' in a spatial sense.
- While tuần sau is common, the alternative tuần tới uses a verb meaning 'to arrive'.
Examples in context
- Anh ấy sẽ hát vào tuần sau.He'll be singing next week.This sentence shows how to use tuần sau to indicate when an action will occur.Tatoeba #13508472 by leucammieuvu, translation #13507066 by rul
- Có lẽ tuần sau công ty sẽ đóng cửa.Possibly the factory will be closed down next week.This sentence illustrates using tuần sau to describe a possible future event for a company.Tatoeba #9843973 by dotheduyet1999, translation #40584 by CK
- Đầu tuần sau tôi định gặp Tom ở Boston.I'll be meeting Tom in Boston early next week.This sentence demonstrates using tuần sau to express a plan for early in the week.Tatoeba #10540480 by dotheduyet1999, translation #5936545 by CK
- Tuần sau bạn có thời gian không?Do you have time next week?
- Rồi, tớ rảnh cả tuần tới.Yes, I'm free the entire coming week.
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Example conversation
Nam and Lan are discussing their schedules at a cafe.
- NamTuần sau bạn có bận không, Lan?Are you busy next week, Lan?
- LanTôi không bận vào tuần sau đâu.I am not busy next week.
- NamVậy chúng ta cùng đi xem phim nhé?Then shall we go see a movie?
- LanÝ hay đó, Nam!That's a great idea, Nam!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (tuần, sau) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sau, tuần, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
