How to Say “Special” in Vietnamese

đặc biệt
[ʔɗak̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓiət̚˧˨ʔ]
The English word 'special' is translated into Vietnamese as đặc biệt.
đặc biệt is used to describe something of particular interest, value or something that is beloved and favored. If you want to use 'special' as an adverb to mean 'specially' or 'in a special way', use the structure một cách đặc biệt.
Meaning: of particular interest or value, certain, dear, beloved, favored (adj)

What does it mean word for word?

The word đặc biệt is composed of đặc meaning specific or particular and biệt meaning distinct or separate.

Which one should you use?

While đặc biệt implies that something is special in terms of its value or uniqueness, the word khác biệt is used when you want to emphasize that something is simply 'different' from others. Additionally, if you need a formal term to mean 'distinct' or 'separate', you should use riêng biệt.

How does it change in a sentence?

To express the superlative 'most special', add nhất after đặc biệt to form đặc biệt nhất.

Did you know?

  • The word đặc is a cognate with words in the Muong language, such as 'tăc', showing the deep Austroasiatic roots of the term.
  • The word biệt does not just mean 'special' or 'distinct', it also carries the sense of 'to leave' or 'to divide'. This connects the idea of being 'special' to the act of being set apart from a group.

Examples in context

  • Tom có năng lực đặc biệt.
    Tom has special abilities.
    This sentence is useful for describing someone with the form đặc biệt.
    Tatoeba #13334117 by leucammieuvu, translation #5745404 by CM
  • Tôi không có gì đặc biệt để nói.
    I have nothing special to say.
    This sentence is useful for describing something with the form đặc biệt.
    Tatoeba #3481596 by tucm, translation #259732 by CK
  • Hôm nay là ngày đặc biệt của bạn.
    Today's your special day.
    This sentence is useful for describing a day with the form đặc biệt.
    Tatoeba #13271012 by leucammieuvu, translation #3729545 by CM
  • Ngày hôm nay là một ngày đặc biệt
    Today is a special day
  • Món này có một hương vị đặc sắc
    This dish has a special flavor
  • Văn hóa của nước này có những nét đặc trưng riêng
    The culture of this country has its own special features
  • Các món ăn đặc sắc của Việt Nam đã thu hút sự chú ý của du khách toàn cầu
    The special dishes of Vietnam have drawn the attention of global travelers
  • 10 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Minh is giving Chi a small gift.

  1. Minh

    Đây là món quà đặc biệt dành cho Chi.
    This is a special gift for Chi.
  2. Chi

    Ôi, nó thật sự rất đặc biệt!
    Oh, it is truly special!
  3. Minh

    Anh muốn dành điều đặc biệt này cho em.
    I want to give this special thing to you.
  4. Chi

    Cảm ơn anh, Minh.
    Thank you, Minh.

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