A2 Expression Neutral

Tôi đang ở nhà

I am at home

Significado

Stating one's current location.

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Contexto cultural

The word 'nhà' is often used as a pronoun for one's spouse among older generations, e.g., 'Nhà tôi đi chợ rồi' (My 'house' [wife/husband] has gone to the market). Southerners frequently add 'nè' or 'đây' to the end of the phrase to make it sound more helpful and immediate. Northerners might use 'đang ở nhà rồi' to emphasize the completion of the journey back home. Young people often drop the subject entirely in texts, simply writing 'Đang ở nhà' or 'Ở nhà nè'.

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Drop the 'Tôi'

In casual texts with friends, just say 'Đang ở nhà' to sound more like a native.

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Pronoun Power

Always check who you are talking to. Using 'Tôi' with your grandmother will make her think you are angry!

Significado

Stating one's current location.

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Drop the 'Tôi'

In casual texts with friends, just say 'Đang ở nhà' to sound more like a native.

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Pronoun Power

Always check who you are talking to. Using 'Tôi' with your grandmother will make her think you are angry!

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The 'Nè' Factor

Add 'nè' at the end when you want to sound friendly and welcoming.

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Delivery Etiquette

When a delivery driver calls, say 'Tôi đang ở nhà, anh cứ đến đi' (I'm home, just come over).

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing aspect marker to show you are currently at home.

Tôi ___ ở nhà.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: đang

'Đang' is the marker for an action or state currently in progress.

Which sentence is the most natural way to tell a friend you are at home?

Select the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

'Mình' is friendly, and 'nè' is a natural final particle for location.

Complete the dialogue between a mother and her son.

Mẹ: Con đang ở đâu? Son: ___

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

The son should use 'Con' to refer to himself and add 'ạ' for politeness.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: A Grab driver calls to ask if you can receive your food.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

You need to confirm you are at the delivery location.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the missing aspect marker to show you are currently at home. Fill Blank A1

Tôi ___ ở nhà.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: đang

'Đang' is the marker for an action or state currently in progress.

Which sentence is the most natural way to tell a friend you are at home? Choose A2

Select the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: b

'Mình' is friendly, and 'nè' is a natural final particle for location.

Complete the dialogue between a mother and her son. dialogue_completion A2

Mẹ: Con đang ở đâu? Son: ___

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

The son should use 'Con' to refer to himself and add 'ạ' for politeness.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: A Grab driver calls to ask if you can receive your food.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: a

You need to confirm you are at the delivery location.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

14 preguntas

Yes, but it sounds more like a general fact (e.g., 'I stay at home on Sundays') rather than 'I am here right now.'

It is neutral. It is the standard word for home in all contexts.

Say 'Tôi đang ở nhà bạn' (I am at a friend's house).

Say 'Tôi không có ở nhà.'

It means 'already,' showing they have arrived home.

Yes, in the phrase 'Nhà tôi,' it can mean 'my wife' or 'my husband' among older speakers.

It's highly recommended for A2 learners to show they understand the present continuous aspect.

'Ở' is for speaking; 'tại' is for formal writing or specific addresses.

Ask 'Bạn có ở nhà không?'

Yes, if you are explaining why you are working remotely.

It is the 'huyền' tone (low falling).

With friends, yes. Use 'mình' instead.

Say 'Hôm nay tôi ở nhà.'

You still say 'ở nhà' if you consider it home, or 'ở nhà bố mẹ'.

Frases relacionadas

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Về nhà

similar

To go home / return home

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Nhà tôi

builds on

My house / My spouse

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Ở đây

similar

To be here

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Đi làm

contrast

To go to work

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Ra ngoài

contrast

To go out

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Nhà cửa

specialized form

Housing/Household

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