luôn

Meanings

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. always

   adverb

   Before the verb it means always; after the verb, right away.

   • Chị ấy luôn giúp em.

     She always helps me.

   • Em luôn mang theo nước.

     I always carry water with me.

   A2Grammar: How often: thường, luôn, thỉnh thoảng before the verb

2. right away

   adverb

   right away, while you're at it

   It goes after the verb: em đi luôn, I'm leaving straight away.

   • Để em làm luôn nha.

     Let me do it right away.

   • Chị đi chợ thì mua luôn cho em nha.

     If you're going to the market, get some for me too.

   A2Grammar: Right away, while you're at it: verb + luôn

3. totally

   adverb

   totally, really

   After a describing word, in casual Saigon speech: đẹp luôn, gorgeous. Keep it for friends.

   • Món này ngon luôn!

     This dish is seriously good!

   • Saigon

     Phim này hay luôn, em coi chưa?

     Hà Nội

     Phim này hay luôn, em xem chưa?

     This movie is really good, have you seen it?

   A2casualGrammar: Right away, while you're at it: verb + luôn