Vietnamese · Common Verbs
muốn
To want
Beginnerverb
Definition
To wish for or desire something.
Example
Tôi muốn học tiếng Việt.
I want to learn Vietnamese.
Etymology
'Muốn' traces back to Proto-Mon-Khmer origins related to desire or wish. The word has evolved in meaning but retains its close connection to wants and needs.
How & Where It’s Used
'Muốn' is commonly used in everyday conversations and is applicable in both formal and informal contexts, across all regions of Vietnam.