Vietnamese · Common Verbs
làm
To do; to make
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perform an action or create something.
Example
Cuối tuần bạn làm gì?
What are you doing at the weekend?
Etymology
'Làm' is from Proto-Austroasiatic roots referring to actions or making. It holds a critical place in Vietnamese as a fundamental verb describing action.
How & Where It’s Used
'Làm' is used in both written and spoken forms, common in day-to-day conversations as well as formal settings. Its usage encompasses various social contexts.