theo

Meanings

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. according to

   preposition

   according to, in (someone's) opinion

   Theo tôi is 'in my opinion'; Theo anh? asks what you think.

   • Theo em, mình nên đi đâu?

     Where do you think we should go?

   • Saigon

     Theo ba em, quán này ngon nhất.

     Hà Nội

     Theo bố em, quán này ngon nhất.

     According to my dad, this place is the best.

   A2Grammar: According to, in my opinion: theo

2. follow

   verb

   to follow, to go along with

   After another verb it means 'along': mang theo, bring along.

   • Đi theo em.

     Follow me.

   • Con chó chạy theo em.

     The dog ran after me.

   A2