Vietnamese · Common Verbs
quen
To know (people); to be used to
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Definition
To be familiar with a person, or accustomed to something.
Example
Bạn có quen nhà hàng này không?
Do you know this restaurant?
Etymology
'Quen' originates from Proto-Mon-Khmer, relating to familiarity or acquaintance. This word's historical usage emphasizes social relationships and habitual familiarity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Quen' is commonly found in spoken Vietnamese and is typically used in informal settings to express acquaintance or habituation to a person or situation.