Vietnamese · Common Verbs
mua
To buy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To get something by paying money; the same sound as rain with a different tone.
Example
Tôi mua rau ở chợ.
I buy vegetables at the market.
Etymology
'Mua' is traceable to Proto-Austroasiatic origins which suggest trade or exchange. This word has survived the linguistic shifts in Vietnamese and remains synonymous with buying.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mua' is commonly found in informal dialogues as well as in business and commerce contexts. It is versatile enough for both spoken and written Vietnamese.