mua
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To buy
To get something by paying money; the same sound as rain with a different tone.
Examples
🗣 Tôi mua rau ở chợ.
💬 I buy vegetables at the market.
Etymology
‘Mua’ is traceable to Proto-Austroasiatic origins which suggest trade or exchange. This word has survived the linguistic shifts in Vietnamese and remains synonymous with buying.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Mua’ is commonly found in informal dialogues as well as in business and commerce contexts. It is versatile enough for both spoken and written Vietnamese.
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Tags: verb, shopping