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dạ

Pronunciation Northern /za̰ːʔ˨˩/ Central /ja̰ː˨˨/ Southern /jaː˨˩˨/
Listen
yes
Particle
yes
+3 more senses
4 senses 4 meanings
Meaning
4 senses · 4 meanings

yes

Particle · 1 senses
Sense 1 Particle
polite yes Greetings & PolitenessTheme

A word used to answer a question in a polite and respectful manner.

vi Dạ, con hiểu rồi ạ.

en Yes, I understand.

polite particle

Particle · 1 senses
Sense 1 Particle
polite introductory particle

An initial particle used to express politeness and respect toward the person addressed.

yes?

Interjection · 1 senses
Sense 1 Interjection
excuse me?

An exclamation used to ask for more information or to request a repetition.

vi Dạ? Bạn vừa nói gì cơ?

en Excuse me? What did you just say?

acknowledging yes

Interjection · 1 senses
Sense 1 Interjection
acknowledging yes

An exclamation used to confirm that the listener is paying attention to the speaker.

Similar
dã / đả / đã / dà …
Use
dạ dày / dạ hội / vâng dạ / lòng dạ …
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