Significado
Requesting a specific item.
Contexto cultural
Always use two hands when receiving an item you've asked for. It shows respect and gratitude. People may use 'mình' instead of 'tôi' to sound more friendly and less formal in casual shops. The particle 'nha' is often added to the end to make the request sound sweeter and more persuasive. In a formal business setting, you would rarely use this phrase. Instead, you'd use 'Vui lòng cho tôi xin...' (Please allow me to have...).
The Power of Pointing
Don't be afraid to point! Vietnamese is a high-context language, and pointing makes 'cái này' 100% clear.
Tone Matters
If you say 'này' with a rising tone, it sounds like 'nay' (today). Keep it low and falling!
Significado
Requesting a specific item.
The Power of Pointing
Don't be afraid to point! Vietnamese is a high-context language, and pointing makes 'cái này' 100% clear.
Tone Matters
If you say 'này' with a rising tone, it sounds like 'nay' (today). Keep it low and falling!
Add 'với'
Adding 'với' at the end (Cho tôi cái này với) instantly makes you sound 10x more polite and like a local.
Smile!
A smile while saying this phrase goes a long way in Vietnamese culture, especially in markets.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to ask for 'this thing'.
Cho tôi ___ này.
'Cái' is the general classifier for inanimate objects.
Which phrase is the most neutral way to say 'Give me this'?
Select the correct phrase:
The correct order is Verb (Cho) + Pronoun (tôi) + Object (cái này).
Complete the dialogue at a coffee shop.
Staff: Chào anh, anh muốn uống gì? Learner: (Pointing at a menu) ________.
This is the most direct way to order while pointing at the menu.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are at a market and want to buy a specific hat.
You use this phrase to request an item you want to purchase.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Này' vs 'Kia'
Này (This)
- • Close by
- • Touching
- • In hand
Kia (That)
- • Far away
- • Across the street
- • On a high shelf
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosCho tôi ___ này.
'Cái' is the general classifier for inanimate objects.
Select the correct phrase:
The correct order is Verb (Cho) + Pronoun (tôi) + Object (cái này).
Staff: Chào anh, anh muốn uống gì? Learner: (Pointing at a menu) ________.
This is the most direct way to order while pointing at the menu.
Situation: You are at a market and want to buy a specific hat.
You use this phrase to request an item you want to purchase.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it's neutral. However, with elders, it's better to use kinship terms instead of 'tôi'.
It's a classifier for inanimate objects. Think of it like 'unit of' or 'piece of'.
Absolutely not. This is only for objects. For people, you would use different verbs.
Just change 'này' to 'kia': 'Cho tôi cái kia'.
You can add 'Làm ơn' at the start, but adding 'với' at the end is more natural.
Stick with 'cái'. It's the 'universal' classifier and everyone will understand you at an A1 level.
Yes, Vietnamese people are very forgiving with foreigners using 'tôi'. It's safe.
Cho tôi hai cái này.
Yes, but you might want to say 'Cho tôi gọi món này' (Let me order this dish).
In writing, 'này' (this) has a grave accent. 'Nay' (today) has no accent. Tones are key!
Frases relacionadas
Lấy cho tôi cái này
similarGet this for me
Bán cho tôi cái này
specialized formSell me this
Cho tôi cái kia
similarGive me that
Tôi lấy cái này
similarI'll take this
Cho tôi xem cái này
builds onLet me see this
