# dùng meaning in Vietnamese: to have (A2)

> dùng means “to have, to eat” in Vietnamese. It can also mean use. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/dung-have/ · Updated 2026-10-18

**dùng**: have · use

Level: A2 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: dung

## 1. have (verb)

to have, to eat, to drink

The polite word for eating and drinking, said to guests and older people: *Anh dùng gì ạ?* About yourself, say *ăn* or *uống*.

- Dạ, anh dùng gì ạ? — What would you like to have?
- Mời bác dùng trà. — Please have some tea.

Level: A2 · polite

## 2. use (verb)

- Tui dùng điện thoại để học tiếng Việt. — I use my phone to learn Vietnamese.
- Cái này dùng để làm gì? — What is this used for?

Level: A2

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