Vietnamese · Question Words
tại sao
Why
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about reasons.
Example
Tại sao bạn đến muộn?
Why were you late?
Etymology
'Tại sao' translates to 'why,' where 'tại' means 'because of' and 'sao' means 'what.' Its evolution reflects questioning of causation in the Vietnamese language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tại sao' is frequently employed in spoken and written Vietnamese, particularly in interpretations, discussions, and casual conversation. It enjoys widespread usage across Vietnam.