sạch
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
Meaning
English: Clean
Free from dirt.
Examples
🗣 Phòng đã sạch rồi.
💬 The room is clean now.
Etymology
‘Sạch’ stems from the Proto-Mon-Khmer term *sʌk, which conveys the idea of cleanliness. Its evolution in Vietnamese has kept its core meaning intact, relating to being free of dirt.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Sạch’ is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions regarding health, hygiene, and cleanliness in daily life. It is universally understood across various Vietnamese regions.
📹 Watch "Clean" pronunciation on YouTube
Tags: adjective