Signification
Stating one's current location.
Contexte culturel
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'.
Drop the 'Tôi'
In casual texts with friends, just say 'Đang ở nhà' to sound more like a native.
Pronoun Power
Always check who you are talking to. Using 'Tôi' with your grandmother will make her think you are angry!
Signification
Stating one's current location.
Drop the 'Tôi'
In casual texts with friends, just say 'Đang ở nhà' to sound more like a native.
Pronoun Power
Always check who you are talking to. Using 'Tôi' with your grandmother will make her think you are angry!
The 'Nè' Factor
Add 'nè' at the end when you want to sound friendly and welcoming.
Delivery Etiquette
When a delivery driver calls, say 'Tôi đang ở nhà, anh cứ đến đi' (I'm home, just come over).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing aspect marker to show you are currently at home.
Tôi ___ ở nhà.
'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:
'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: ___
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.
You need to confirm you are at the delivery location.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTôi ___ ở nhà.
'Đang' is the marker for an action or state currently in progress.
Select the best option:
'Mình' is friendly, and 'nè' is a natural final particle for location.
Mẹ: Con đang ở đâu? Son: ___
The son should use 'Con' to refer to himself and add 'ạ' for politeness.
Situation: A Grab driver calls to ask if you can receive your food.
You need to confirm you are at the delivery location.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, 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'.
Expressions liées
Về nhà
similarTo go home / return home
Nhà tôi
builds onMy house / My spouse
Ở đây
similarTo be here
Đi làm
contrastTo go to work
Ra ngoài
contrastTo go out
Nhà cửa
specialized formHousing/Household
