khi nào

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. when

   question word

   Like bao giờ: at the start it asks about the future, at the end about the past. Said all over Vietnam, and the usual word in Saigon.

   • Khi nào chị rảnh?

     When are you free?

   • Saigon

     Anh tới khi nào vậy?

     Hà Nội

     Anh đến bao giờ thế?

     When did you get here?

   Also: bao giờ.

   Grammar: When? bao giờ / khi nào: first for the future, last for the past