In daily conversation, you will often hear the word “n\u1eefa”. Have you noticed that its English translation changes almost every time you encounter it? In this lesson, we will summarize the meanings and usages of “n\u1eefa” and introduce how to quickly identify its meaning based on the words it is used with.<\/p>\n
The Vietnamese word “n\u1eefa” is often placed at the end of a sentence for emphasis. Its basic meaning is “more” or “further.”
\nDeveloped from this basic meaning, “n\u1eefa” has come to be used in a rich and diverse variety of expressions, including time, actions, or negative sentences.<\/p>\n
\u2460 T\u00f4i mu\u1ed1n m\u1ed9t chai n\u01b0\u1edbc n\u1eefa<\/strong>.<\/span> \u2461 C\u00f4 \u1ea5y mua m\u1ed9t c\u00e1i v\u00e1y n\u1eefa<\/strong>.<\/span> \u2462 Anh h\u00e3y ch\u1edd t\u00f4i 5 ph\u00fat n\u1eefa<\/strong>.<\/span> *The item or amount to be added is placed before “n\u1eefa”<\/strong>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u2460 T\u00f4i s\u1ebd \u0111\u1ebfn th\u0103m b\u1ea1n l\u1ea7n n\u1eefa<\/strong>.<\/span> \u2461 Anh \u1ea5y l\u1ea1i qu\u00ean ch\u00eca kh\u00f3a n\u1eefa<\/strong>.<\/span> \u2462 N\u1ebfu sai th\u00ec l\u00e0m l\u1ea1i m\u1ed9t l\u1ea7n n\u1eefa<\/strong>.<\/span> *In this case, it is often used together with words like “l\u1ea1i”<\/strong> (again), “l\u1ea7n”<\/strong> (time), or “m\u1ed9t l\u1ea7n”<\/strong> (one time).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u2460 T\u00f4i kh\u00f4ng mu\u1ed1n \u0103n n\u1eefa<\/strong><\/span>. \u2461 C\u00f4 \u1ea5y kh\u00f4ng kh\u00f3c n\u1eefa<\/strong><\/span>. \u2462 Anh ta kh\u00f4ng l\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c \u1edf \u0111\u00e2y n\u1eefa<\/strong><\/span>. \u2463 T\u00f4i kh\u00f4ng c\u00f2n ti\u1ec1n n\u1eefa<\/span><\/strong>. \u2464 Anh \u1ea5y kh\u00f4ng c\u00f2n l\u00e0 h\u1ecdc sinh n\u1eefa<\/strong><\/span>. *It expresses that a situation or action has stopped and no longer exists.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u2460 Hai ng\u00e0y n\u1eefa<\/strong><\/span>, ch\u00fang ta s\u1ebd g\u1eb7p nhau. \u2461\u0110\u1ee3i m\u1ed9t ch\u00fat n\u1eefa<\/strong><\/span>, xe bu\u00fdt s\u1ebd \u0111\u1ebfn. *In this case, “n\u1eefa”<\/strong> comes immediately after the time word, so it does not necessarily appear at the end of the sentence.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n \u2460 M\u00f9a \u0111\u00f4ng n\u00e0y l\u1ea1nh, m\u00f9a \u0111\u00f4ng n\u0103m sau s\u1ebd l\u1ea1nh h\u01a1n n\u1eefa<\/strong>.<\/span> \u2461 Con trai t\u00f4i khi v\u00e0o trung h\u1ecdc s\u1ebd cao h\u01a1n n\u1eefa.<\/strong><\/span> \u2462 C\u00f4 \u1ea5y \u0111\u1eb9p, hi\u1ec1n n\u1eefa<\/strong><\/span>. *“N\u1eefa”<\/strong> is added for emphasis in comparative sentences (h\u01a1n…) or when listing qualities.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n
\n\u2192 I want another bottle of water.<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 She is buying one more dress.<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 Please wait for me for another 5 minutes.<\/p>\nUsage \u2461: Repetition of Action (Again \/ Once more)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n\u2192 I will visit you once again.<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 He forgot his keys again.<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 If it’s wrong, please redo it one more time.<\/p>\nUsage \u2462: Negative Expressions (Not anymore \/ No longer)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n\u2192 I don’t want to eat anymore.<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 She is not crying anymore.<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 He no longer works here.<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 I have no money left anymore.<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 He is no longer a student.<\/p>\nUsage \u2463: Future Time Span (…from now \/ In…)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n\u2192 We will meet in two days (two days from now).<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 Wait a little bit more, the bus will arrive soon.<\/p>\nUsage \u2464: Emphasis (Even more \/ Furthermore)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
\n\u2192 This winter is cold, but next winter will be even colder.<\/p>\n
\n\u2192 My son will grow even taller when he enters junior high school.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>\u2192 She is beautiful, and furthermore, gentle.<\/p>\n