Vietnamese · Common Verbs

To have; there is

Beginnerverb

Definition

To own or possess something; also expresses existence.

Example

Tôi có hai vé xem ca nhạc.

I have two concert tickets.

Etymology

'Có' indicates possession and existence, with origins tracing back to early forms of the language as a fundamental verb.

How & Where It’s Used

'Có' is commonly used in daily conversation and writing, applicable in both formal and informal settings.

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