của ai
pronoun · Intermediate · Question Words
Meaning
English: Whose
Used to ask about ownership.
Examples
🗣 Cái túi này của ai?
💬 Whose bag is this?
Etymology
‘Của ai’ translates to ‘whose,’ combining ‘của’ which signifies ownership and ‘ai’ meaning ‘who.’ This phrase has evolved to express possession in questioning format.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Của ai’ is primarily used in spoken Vietnamese, especially in informal contexts needing clarification of ownership or association. It is widely applicable across regions.
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