Vietnamese · Common Verbs

To be

Beginnerverb

Definition

To be something or someone; used with nouns.

Example

Tôi là giáo viên.

I am a teacher.

Etymology

'Là' functions as a copula in Vietnamese, predating the modern structure and reflecting the language's deep roots in categorizing existence.

How & Where It’s Used

'Là' is used universally in both spoken and written Vietnamese, in both formal and informal contexts.

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