Vietnamese · Daily Life
mua sắm
To go shopping
Beginnerverb
Definition
To buy things for pleasure or daily needs.
Example
Tôi đi mua sắm mỗi tuần một lần.
I go shopping once a week.
Etymology
'Mua sắm' means 'to go shopping', with 'mua' translating to 'buy', and 'sắm' meaning 'to prepare' or 'to equip oneself'. This highlights the cultural significance of purchasing goods.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mua sắm' is predominantly used in informal spoken language, recognized in both casual discussions and more formal retail contexts, understood across regions.