Significado
Asking to use something temporarily
Contexto cultural
People tend to be more indirect. They might say 'Cái này đẹp nhỉ, không biết có mượn được không?' before asking directly. Requests are often more direct and use 'nha' or 'nghen' instead of 'nhé'. Borrowing office supplies is a way to build rapport. Refusing a small request like borrowing a pen can be seen as being 'khó tính' (difficult). Borrowing items like salt or rice from neighbors was common and didn't always require a formal 'mượn', but 'Cho tôi mượn' was used for tools.
The 'Nhé' Rule
Always add 'nhé' at the end of 'Cho tôi mượn cái này' to avoid sounding like you are giving an order.
Pronouns Matter
Never use 'tôi' with someone older than you. Use 'em', 'cháu', or 'con' instead.
Significado
Asking to use something temporarily
The 'Nhé' Rule
Always add 'nhé' at the end of 'Cho tôi mượn cái này' to avoid sounding like you are giving an order.
Pronouns Matter
Never use 'tôi' with someone older than you. Use 'em', 'cháu', or 'con' instead.
Money is Different
If you need 500,000 VND, say 'Cho tôi vay'. If you need 5,000 VND for tea, 'Cho tôi mượn' is okay.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to ask to borrow a pen politely.
Cho em ___ cái bút này với.
'Mượn' is the correct verb for borrowing an object.
Which sentence is most appropriate when asking an older person?
How do you ask an older man to borrow his umbrella?
Using 'cháu' and 'ạ' shows proper respect to an elder.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Cho mình mượn cái này nhé? B: ________
'Ừ, bạn dùng đi' (Yes, go ahead and use it) is a natural response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Cho em mượn tạm cái này' with the best context.
'Mượn tạm' implies a very short, temporary use.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosCho em ___ cái bút này với.
'Mượn' is the correct verb for borrowing an object.
How do you ask an older man to borrow his umbrella?
Using 'cháu' and 'ạ' shows proper respect to an elder.
A: Cho mình mượn cái này nhé? B: ________
'Ừ, bạn dùng đi' (Yes, go ahead and use it) is a natural response.
Match 'Cho em mượn tạm cái này' with the best context.
'Mượn tạm' implies a very short, temporary use.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasYes, but it's better to start with 'Xin lỗi' (Excuse me) and use 'anh/chị' instead of 'tôi'.
'Mượn' is for objects. 'Nhờ' is for asking someone to do an action for you.
Use 'Cho tôi xin ít phút' or 'Cho tôi mượn chút thời gian'.
No, you can replace it with the specific noun, like 'Cho tôi mượn cái kéo'.
Say 'Đây, bạn dùng đi' (Here, go ahead) or 'Đợi mình một chút' (Wait a moment).
Frases relacionadas
Dùng nhờ
similarTo use something by relying on someone's kindness.
Vay tiền
specialized formTo borrow money.
Thuê xe
contrastTo rent a vehicle.
Trả lại
builds onTo return something.
