hay

Meanings

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. or

   conjunction

   In questions: the choice itself makes it a question, so there's no không at the end.

   • Saigon

     Em ăn ở đây hay mang về?

     Hà Nội

     Em ăn ở đây hay mang đi?

     For here or to go?

   • Chị là người Úc hay người Anh?

     Are you Australian or British?

   A1Grammar: Or in questions: A hay B?

2. often

   adverb

   often, usually, tend to

   Before the verb. Có hay … không? asks whether someone does it often.

   • Buổi sáng anh hay uống cà phê.

     I usually have coffee in the morning.

   • Chị có hay về quê không?

     Do you often go back to your hometown?

   A2Grammar: Often: hay before the verb, and có hay … không?

3. interesting

   adjective

   good, interesting

   For films, books, songs and ideas. Good food is ngon, not hay.

   • Phim này hay quá!

     This movie is so good!

   • Cuốn sách đó hay không?

     Is that book any good?

   A1