đến
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To come; to arrive
To move toward a place or arrive there.
Examples
🗣 Tối nay đến nhà mình chơi nhé!
💬 Come over to my place tonight!
Etymology
The verb ‘đến’ is derived from Middle Vietnamese, with influences from the Sino-Vietnamese lexicon, where it relates to the idea of arrival or coming. Historically, it has been used in various contexts to signify movement towards a place.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Đến’ is commonly used in both spoken and written Vietnamese across all regions, in both formal and informal registers. It often appears in everyday conversations, instructions, and narratives.
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