Vietnamese · Adjectives

lạnh

Cold

Beginneradjective

Definition

Having a low temperature.

Example

Mùa đông Hà Nội khá lạnh.

Hanoi winters are quite cold.

Etymology

'Lạnh' originates from the Old Vietnamese lexicon and signifies coldness or chill. The concept has been consistently used in literature and everyday conversation.

How & Where It’s Used

'Lạnh' is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, commonly used in conversation and writing, recognized throughout regions.

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