Vietnamese · Question Words

thế nào

How

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about manner or condition.

Example

Cái này dùng thế nào?

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Etymology

'Thế nào' means 'how,' with 'thế' signifying 'this way' and 'nào' indicating a question. It has consistently served as a key question format in Vietnamese.

How & Where It’s Used

'Thế nào' is used predominantly in spoken Vietnamese, appearing in both casual and formal questions. It is recognized throughout different regions of Vietnam.

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