# sinh meaning in Vietnamese: to be born (A2)

> sinh means “to be born” in Vietnamese. It can also mean give birth to. Examples with audio.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/sinh-be-born/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**sinh**: be born · give birth to

Level: A2 (our estimate)

## 1. be born (verb)

No word for "was" is needed: *tôi sinh ở Huế*, I was born in Huế.

- Tôi sinh năm 1995. — I was born in 1995.
- Anh sinh ở đâu? — Where were you born?

Level: A2

## 2. give birth to (verb)

to give birth to, to have (a baby)

- Chị ấy mới sinh con trai. — She's just had a baby boy.
- Mẹ sinh tôi ở Sài Gòn. — My mom gave birth to me in Saigon.

Level: A2

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