Vietnamese · Question Words
ở đâu
Where
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about places, placed at the end of the question.
Example
Nhà ga ở đâu?
Where is the train station?
Etymology
'Ở đâu' literally translates to 'at where,' where 'ở' indicates a location and 'đâu' signifies an interrogative aspect of place. It has evolved into a common question about location.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ở đâu' is utilized primarily in spoken Vietnamese, often in informal contexts when inquiring about locations. Its usage is consistent across all Vietnamese regions.