Vietnamese · Daily Life
giày
Shoes
Beginnernoun
Definition
Footwear; removed before entering a Vietnamese home.
Example
Đôi giày này rất êm.
These shoes are very comfortable.
Etymology
'Giày' is believed to have derived from a cognate in Thai, signifying footwear. This reflects the cultural exchange and adaptation in Southeast Asian societies.
How & Where It’s Used
'Giày' is used widely in spoken and written language in informal and formal contexts, familiar to all Vietnamese people without regional differences.