Significado
Asking to use something belonging to someone else.
Contexto cultural
Borrowing is often seen as a sign of trust. If someone asks to borrow something small, refusing without a good reason can be seen as cold. People may be more indirect. Instead of 'Cho tôi mượn', they might say 'Cái này có ai dùng không nhỉ?' (Is anyone using this?) before asking. Generally more direct and casual. 'Cho mượn tí nha!' is a very common, friendly way to ask. Borrowing office supplies is normal, but borrowing 'intellectual property' or 'contacts' requires much more formal negotiation.
Add 'với'
Adding 'với' at the end makes the request sound much more natural and less like a command.
Money Matters
Never use 'mượn' for a bank loan; always use 'vay'.
Significado
Asking to use something belonging to someone else.
Add 'với'
Adding 'với' at the end makes the request sound much more natural and less like a command.
Money Matters
Never use 'mượn' for a bank loan; always use 'vay'.
The Pronoun Power
If you want to sound like a native, stop using 'tôi'. Use 'em', 'anh', or 'mình' instead.
Returning the Favor
When returning a borrowed item, say 'Cảm ơn bạn đã cho mình mượn nhé!'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to ask to borrow a book.
Cho tôi ___ quyển sách này.
'Mượn' is the correct verb for borrowing an object like a book.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a teacher to borrow a pen?
Choose the best option:
This uses 'Thưa cô', the correct pronouns (em/cô), and the polite ending 'ạ'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
1. Cho tôi vay tiền. 2. Cho tôi mượn xe.
'Vay' is for money, 'mượn' is for objects.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Lan: 'Tớ quên mang ô rồi.' - Hoa: '___'
All options are natural ways to offer or ask to borrow an umbrella between friends.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosCho tôi ___ quyển sách này.
'Mượn' is the correct verb for borrowing an object like a book.
Choose the best option:
This uses 'Thưa cô', the correct pronouns (em/cô), and the polite ending 'ạ'.
1. Cho tôi vay tiền. 2. Cho tôi mượn xe.
'Vay' is for money, 'mượn' is for objects.
Lan: 'Tớ quên mang ô rồi.' - Hoa: '___'
All options are natural ways to offer or ask to borrow an umbrella between friends.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's common in slang, but 'Cho tôi vay' is the correct form.
It's safe but sounds robotic. Use kinship terms for better rapport.
Add 'được không?' at the end: 'Cho tôi mượn... được không?'
'Mượn' is to return; 'xin' is to keep.
Say 'Tôi mượn của anh ấy'.
No, use 'thuê xe' for rentals.
Say 'Cho tôi xin vài phút' or 'Cho tôi mượn một chút thời gian'.
Yes, just 'Mượn tí!' among close friends.
No, Vietnamese verbs don't change for plural.
It is the 'nặng' (heavy) tone, marked with a dot below.
Frases relacionadas
Cho tôi vay
similarLet me borrow (money)
Trả lại
contrastTo return something
Dùng chung
builds onTo share/use together
Cầm tạm
specialized formHold/use temporarily
Xin
contrastTo ask for (to keep)
