đã nói
[ʔɗaː˦ˀ˥ nɔj˧˦]word by word
The English phrase 'said' is translated into Vietnamese as đã nói.
The term nói is the most common and versatile way to express 'said' in Vietnamese. The specific form đã nói is used when you are performing a narrative or reporting something that occurred.
Meaning: mentioned earlier (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase đã nói literally means 'already said'. It is composed of the aspect marker đã (meaning already or indicating the past) and the verb nói (to say or speak).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Northern dialects, the phrase bảo là is frequently used to indicate that someone said something specific.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word đã is used within the phrase to indicate that the action of speaking occurred in the past.
Did you know?
- In many Vietnamese contexts, instead of using a verb for 'said', speakers will use the word thưa to signal that they are speaking to a superior or an elder out of respect.
- The word nói can be combined with xạo to create nói xạo, which means 'to lie' or 'to talk nonsense'.
- Unlike English, which changes the verb 'say' to 'said', Vietnamese verbs like nói never change their form to indicate tense.
Examples in context
- Tom đã nói cảm ơn.Tom said thank you.This sentence is useful for showing how to use đã nói to report someone's thanks.Tatoeba #10261124 by hothuyhien, translation #9162326 by CK
- Cha tôi đã nói như vậy.My father said so.This sentence shows how to use đã nói to mean 'said so'.Tatoeba #11317994 by chaule3, translation #11317991 by chaule3
- Tôi nhớ điều mà bạn đã nói.I remember what you said.This sentence demonstrates using đã nói to refer to something previously spoken.Tatoeba #8960066 by dotheduyet1999, translation #852853 by piksea
- Anh ấy đã nói rằng họ sẽ đến vào lúc 6 giờ chiều.He said that they will come at 6 p.m.
- Hôm qua Linh nói rằng anh ta sẽ đến đón tôi.Yesterday, Linh said that he would come pick me up.
- Tao bảo là con mày học không chăm chỉ!I said that your child does not study diligently!
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Example conversation
Hùng and Lan are discussing a plan that was previously discussed.
- HùngBạn còn nhớ kế hoạch đã nói không?Do you still remember the plan mentioned earlier?
- LanTôi nhớ chứ, Hùng.I remember, Hung.
- HùngVậy chúng ta bắt đầu nhé?So, shall we start?
- LanĐược, đi thôi.Okay, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (đã, nói) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
