kỳ nghỉ
In Vietnamese, the English word vacation is translated as kỳ nghỉ.
kỳ nghỉ is the most common way to refer to a period of leisure time. If you are specifically talking about a vacation caused by a public holiday, such as Tet or National Day, you should use kỳ nghỉ lễ.
Meaning: period of leisure time (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term kỳ nghỉ is composed of kỳ, meaning period or term and nghỉ, meaning to rest or stop working.
Which one should you use?
While kỳ nghỉ is a noun, you can use the related verb phrases đi nghỉ or nghỉ mát to describe the action of taking a vacation. Đi nghỉ is a general way to say one is taking a vacation, whereas nghỉ mát specifically implies going somewhere to enjoy the cool air or a resort, often used in the context of summer vacations.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of taking a vacation as a verb, use the phrase đi nghỉ rather than just the noun kỳ nghỉ.
Did you know?
- The word nghỉ in kỳ nghỉ originally meant 'easy' in 15th-century Vietnamese literature. Over time, the meaning evolved from 'taking it easy' to the modern sense of 'resting' or 'stopping work'.
- The phrase nghỉ mát is often used when people travel from the hot lowlands to the cooler highlands or coastal areas. It reflects a cultural preference for seeking a change in climate during leisure time.
- Instead of saying you 'have' a vacation, it is much more natural to say you are đi nghỉ, which literally means 'go rest'.
Examples in context
- Kỳ nghỉ đã hoàn thành xongThe vacation is over now.This sentence is useful for saying that a vacation has finished using kỳ nghỉ.Tatoeba #12557897 by thanhcona40, translation #1809 by brauliobezerra
- Kỳ nghỉ vừa rồi bạn đã làm gì?What did you do last vacation?This sentence is useful for asking about past activities during a vacation using kỳ nghỉ.Tatoeba #1575830 by trieuho, translation #480006 by tamsanh
- Đã lâu lắm rồi tôi chưa có một kỳ nghỉ đúng nghĩa.It's been a long time since I've had a real vacation.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a real vacation using kỳ nghỉ.Tatoeba #10735051 by dotheduyet1999, translation #1109369 by CK
- Tuần sau, tôi sẽ đi nghỉ ngơi ở một resort.Next week, I will go on vacation at a resort.
- Chúng tôi có kế hoạch du lịch vào mùa hè này.We have plans for vacation this summer.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chi and Minh are talking about their upcoming travel plans.
- ChiMinh sắp có một kỳ nghỉ rồi à?Minh, do you have a vacation coming up?
- MinhĐúng vậy, tôi sẽ đi biển.That's right, I am going to the beach.
- ChiThật tuyệt, chúc Minh kỳ nghỉ vui vẻ!That's great, have a happy vacation, Minh!
- MinhCảm ơn Chi nhé.Thank you, Chi.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nghỉ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
