Paul
Paul is the Vietnamese form of the English male given name Paul.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- When using the name Paul in conversation, Vietnamese speakers will almost always add a kinship term like anh for an older brother or em for a younger sibling before the name.
- While Paul is used as a loanword, Vietnamese Catholics often use the equivalent name Phaolô when referring to Saint Paul in a religious context.
- If a Vietnamese speaker calls you Paul but adds the word ơi after it, they are not changing your name but are using a traditional particle to get your attention.
Examples in context
- Rand Paul tự nhận mình là bác sĩ khoa mắt.Rand Paul is a self-certified ophthalmologist.This sentence demonstrates the use of Paul as a proper noun in a sentence about a specific person.Tatoeba #12054435 by dotheduyet1999, translation #9065190 by shekitten
- Tôi có một người bạn tên là Paul.I have a friend named Paul.
- Paul đang đợi ở cửa.Paul is waiting at the door.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a colleague at a cafe.
- ChiBạn đã gặp Paul chưa?Have you met Paul?
- MinhTôi gặp Paul ở văn phòng rồi.I met Paul at the office already.
- ChiAnh ấy là một người rất tốt.He is a very good person.
- MinhĐúng vậy, Paul rất nhiệt tình.That's right, Paul is very enthusiastic.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
