đang

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. in progress

   particle

   be …ing, currently

   Goes before the verb. Not for plans: 'I'm going tomorrow' is Mai tôi đi, without đang.

   • Em đang ăn cơm.

     I'm eating.

   • Saigon

     Anh đang làm gì vậy?

     Hà Nội

     Anh đang làm gì thế?

     What are you doing?

   Grammar: Saying it is happening now: đang