với
[vəːj˧˦]
The English word 'with' is translated into Vietnamese as với.
với is the most common and general way to say 'with' in Vietnamese.
Meaning: with (prep)
Which one should you use?
While với means 'with', the word cùng is often used to emphasize the sense of 'togetherness' or 'along with' a person.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Vietnamese, với is a preposition that typically precedes the noun or pronoun it relates to, similar to English.
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, với can function as a particle at the end of a sentence to make a request sound softer and more pleading.
- The modern word với may have originated from the word vói, which means 'to stretch out' or 'to reach out'.
Examples in context
- Chơi với tớ đi.Play with me.This example shows how to use với when inviting someone to play.Tatoeba #13599292 by leucammieuvu, translation #6137478 by OsoHombre
- Với mục đích gi?With what purpose?This sentence uses với to express a purpose.Tatoeba #10257827 by hothuyhien, translation #8662656 by ajje
- Đừng đùa với tôi.Don't joke with me.This sentence uses với in the context of a joke or interaction.Tatoeba #8795099 by dotheduyet1999, translation #13723943 by an_hien
- 356 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hung and Chi are planning their weekend.
- HùngCuối tuần này em đi chơi với anh không?Do you want to go out with me this weekend?
- ChiEm muốn đi với bạn thân của em nữa.I want to go with my best friend too.
- HùngAnh không phiền khi đi với bạn em.I don't mind going with your friend.
- ChiVậy để em hẹn với cô ấy nhé.Then let me make an appointment with her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “with” translations and entries với, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries với, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
