How to Say “Of Course” in Vietnamese

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đương nhiên
The Vietnamese phrase for 'of course' is đương nhiên.
đương nhiên is used to express enthusiastic agreement. It can also be used to state that something is an obvious or logical consequence.
Meaning: indicates enthusiastic agreement (intj)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase đương nhiên is composed of đương meaning 'current' or 'present' and nhiên meaning 'nature' or 'naturalness', so it literally means 'naturally'.

Which one should you use?

While đương nhiên is used for enthusiastic agreement, the synonym tất nhiên is also a very common way to express certainty or agreement. Additionally, Chắc chắn rồi is a colloquial way to say 'of course' that implies certainty.

Did you know?

  • If you use đương nhiên to answer a question about your intentions, you might sound unintentionally arrogant, as if your actions are part of an unchangeable law of nature.
  • The phrase đương nhiên is actually a fossilized piece of classical Chinese grammar that has survived in modern Vietnamese speech.
  • The colloquial alternative Chắc chắn rồi shares its root chắc with the word for 'firm' or 'solid', literally framing certainty as something physically stable.

Examples in context

  • Ở địa hạt chúng tôi có những quy định cần phải tuân theo. Tất nhiên, bạn sẽ cần phải nắm rõ chúng trước khi bắt đầu công việc.
    In our district, there are certain regulations that need to be followed. Of course, you will need to familiarize yourself with them before starting your work.
  • Bạn đã hoàn thành nhiệm vụ rất tốt. Đương nhiên, bạn được đề xuất để nhận phần thưởng công nhận.
    You have completed the mission very well. Of course, you are recommended to receive the acknowledgement reward.
  • Tối nay bạn đi xem phim với tớ được không? – Chắc chắn rồi!
    Will you go to the movies with me tonight? – Of course!
  • Đương nhiên rồi!
    Of course!
  • Đương nhiên là được.
    Of course it's okay.
  • Đương nhiên rồi, không vấn đề gì.
    Of course, no problem.
  • Bạn đương nhiên sẽ được mời.
    You will of course be invited.

Example conversation

Minh asks Mai if he can borrow her book.

  1. Minh

    Mai ơi, cho mình mượn cuốn sách này được không?
    Mai, can I borrow this book?
  2. Mai

    Đương nhiên rồi, Minh.
    Of course, Minh.
  3. Minh

    Cảm ơn bạn nhé!
    Thank you!
  4. Mai

    Không có gì đâu.
    You're welcome.

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