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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will delve into the world of Vietnamese past tense verbs. As a complete beginner, it's important to understand how to express actions that have already happened in the past. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in using past tense verbs in Vietnamese.

Past Tense Verbs[edit | edit source]

Vietnamese, like many other languages, has different verb tenses to indicate when an action took place. The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened before the present moment. In Vietnamese, past tense verbs are formed by adding specific markers to the base form of the verb. Let's explore the different markers and how to use them.

Marker 1: Rồi[edit | edit source]

One common marker used to indicate the past tense in Vietnamese is "rồi". This marker is often used to describe completed actions or events. Let's look at some examples:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Tôi đã ăn cơm rồi.	Toy dah uhn comb ro-ee.	I have already eaten rice.
Chúng tôi đã đi du lịch rồi.	Choong toy dah dee doo lich ro-ee.	We have already gone on a trip.

In the above examples, "đã" is also used as the past tense marker, which we will discuss in detail later. However, when "rồi" is used, it emphasizes the completion of the action or event.

Marker 2: Đã[edit | edit source]

Another common marker for the past tense in Vietnamese is "đã". This marker is used to indicate that an action has already taken place. Let's see some examples:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Tôi đã đọc sách.	Toy dah duk satch.	I have read the book.
Anh ấy đã mua quà.	Ahn ay dah moo-ah qwah.	He has bought a gift.

In the above examples, "đã" is used to indicate that the action of reading and buying the gift has already happened in the past.

Marker 3: Từng[edit | edit source]

The marker "từng" is used to express actions that occurred in the past on separate occasions. It is often translated as "used to" in English. Let's see some examples:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Tôi từng sống ở Hà Nội.	Toy tung sung uh Ha Noi.	I used to live in Hanoi.
Chúng tôi từng đi biển mỗi hè.	Choong toy tung dee byen mow-ee heh.	We used to go to the beach every summer.

In the above examples, "từng" is used to indicate that the actions of living in Hanoi and going to the beach happened on separate occasions in the past.

Marker 4: Vừa...vừa[edit | edit source]

The marker "vừa...vừa" is used to express actions that were happening simultaneously in the past. It can be translated as "while" in English. Let's look at some examples:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Tôi vừa ăn cơm vừa xem phim.	Toy vwa uhn comb vwa sem fim.	I was eating rice while watching a movie.
Chúng tôi vừa hát vừa nhảy.	Choong toy vwa hat vwa nyay.	We were singing and dancing at the same time.

In the above examples, "vừa...vừa" is used to indicate that the actions of eating rice and watching a movie, and singing and dancing, were happening simultaneously in the past.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we learned about Vietnamese past tense verbs and the different markers used to indicate actions that have already happened. We explored the markers "rồi", "đã", "từng", and "vừa...vừa" and how they are used in sentences. By practicing these past tense markers, you will be able to express past actions confidently in Vietnamese.

Remember that learning a new language takes time and practice. Take every opportunity to use past tense verbs in your conversations and reinforce your understanding of this grammatical concept. As you progress in your Vietnamese language journey, you will continue to build upon this foundation and expand your knowledge of verb tenses.

Table of Contents - Vietnamese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Vietnamese Culture Basics

Numbers and Counting

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Holidays and Celebrations

Verbs and Verb Tenses

Food and Drink

Arts and Entertainment

Adjectives and Adverbs

Transportation

Traditional Clothing

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
+In this lesson, we will delve into the world of Vietnamese past tense verbs. As a complete beginner, it's important to understand how to express actions that have already happened in the past. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in using past tense verbs in Vietnamese.
-As a Vietnamese language teacher for over 20 years, I am excited to introduce you to the world of past tense verbs in Vietnamese. This is an important concept to master in order to communicate effectively in Vietnamese, and it will help you to express yourself better in conversations with native speakers.
+== Past Tense Verbs ==
-In Vietnamese, there are two forms of past tense verbs: the simple past tense and the past progressive tense.
+Vietnamese, like many other languages, has different verb tenses to indicate when an action took place. The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened before the present moment. In Vietnamese, past tense verbs are formed by adding specific markers to the base form of the verb. Let's explore the different markers and how to use them.
+=== Marker 1: Rồi ===
-<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Vietnamese/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] & [[Language/Vietnamese/Grammar/Modal-Verbs|Modal Verbs]].</span>
+One common marker used to indicate the past tense in Vietnamese is "rồi". This marker is often used to describe completed actions or events. Let's look at some examples:
-== Simple Past Tense ==
-The simple past tense is used to describe actions that have already been completed. It is formed by adding the particle "đã" before the verb. For example, the sentence "I ate breakfast" is "Tôi đã ăn sáng" in Vietnamese. Here is an example table to illustrate simple past tense verbs:
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 ! Vietnamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Tôi đã ăn sáng || toy da an sang || I ate breakfast
+| Tôi đã ăn cơm rồi. || Toy dah uhn comb ro-ee. || I have already eaten rice.
 |-
-| Anh ấy đã đọc sách || ah-ngai a da dok sach || He read a book
+| Chúng tôi đã đi du lịch rồi. || Choong toy dah dee doo lich ro-ee. || We have already gone on a trip.
+|}
+In the above examples, "đã" is also used as the past tense marker, which we will discuss in detail later. However, when "rồi" is used, it emphasizes the completion of the action or event.
+=== Marker 2: Đã ===
+Another common marker for the past tense in Vietnamese is "đã". This marker is used to indicate that an action has already taken place. Let's see some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Vietnamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Chúng tôi đã đến nhà hàng || choong toy da dern naa hang || We arrived at the restaurant
+| Tôi đã đọc sách. || Toy dah duk satch. || I have read the book.
 |-
-| Cô ấy đã hát bài hát đó || coh a-y da hat ba-y hat do || She sang that song
+| Anh ấy đã mua quà. || Ahn ay dah moo-ah qwah. || He has bought a gift.
 |}
-== Past Progressive Tense ==
+In the above examples, "đã" is used to indicate that the action of reading and buying the gift has already happened in the past.
-The past progressive tense is used to describe actions that were in progress in the past. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb "đang" (meaning "in the process of") before the main verb. Then the particle "đã" is added before "đang". For example, the sentence "I was eating dinner" is "Tôi đang ăn tối" in Vietnamese. Here is an example table to illustrate past progressive tense verbs:
+=== Marker 3: Từng ===
+The marker "từng" is used to express actions that occurred in the past on separate occasions. It is often translated as "used to" in English. Let's see some examples:
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 ! Vietnamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Tôi đang ăn tối || toy dang an toy || I was eating dinner
+| Tôi từng sống ở Hà Nội. || Toy tung sung uh Ha Noi. || I used to live in Hanoi.
 |-
-| Anh ấy đang đọc sách || ah-ngai a dang dok sach || He was reading a book
+| Chúng tôi từng đi biển mỗi hè. || Choong toy tung dee byen mow-ee heh. || We used to go to the beach every summer.
-|-
-| Chúng tôi đang nói chuyện || choong toy dang noy chuyen || We were chatting
-|-
-| Cô ấy đang hát bài hát đó || coh a-y dang hat ba-y hat do || She was singing that song
 |}
-It is worth noting that in Vietnamese, as in many other languages, the past tense can be used to express a variety of other meanings. For example, sometimes the past tense is used to indicate that an action began in the past and continues into the present. As always, context is key and it is important to keep in mind what you want to express and how that fits into the flow of conversation.
+In the above examples, "từng" is used to indicate that the actions of living in Hanoi and going to the beach happened on separate occasions in the past.
-== Tips for Learning Past Tense Verbs ==
+=== Marker 4: Vừa...vừa ===
-Learning to use past tense verbs in Vietnamese can be a challenge for beginners, but with practice and dedication, you will get the hang of it! Here are some tips to keep in mind:
-* Memorize common past tense verbs and practice using them in sentences
+The marker "vừa...vừa" is used to express actions that were happening simultaneously in the past. It can be translated as "while" in English. Let's look at some examples:
-* Take note of the particle "đã" and "đang" and learn to use them correctly
-* Listen to conversations in Vietnamese and pay attention to the context and usage of past tense verbs
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Vietnamese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Tôi vừa ăn cơm vừa xem phim. || Toy vwa uhn comb vwa sem fim. || I was eating rice while watching a movie.
+|-
+| Chúng tôi vừa hát vừa nhảy. || Choong toy vwa hat vwa nyay. || We were singing and dancing at the same time.
+|}
-By keeping these tips in mind and practicing regularly, you'll soon be able to use past tense verbs with confidence.
+In the above examples, "vừa...vừa" is used to indicate that the actions of eating rice and watching a movie, and singing and dancing, were happening simultaneously in the past.
 == Conclusion ==
-In conclusion, understanding past tense verbs is a key step towards mastering the Vietnamese language. By learning the simple past tense and past progressive tense forms, you'll be able to communicate effectively with native speakers and have more nuanced conversations. I hope this lesson has been helpful and informative for you, and I look forward to continuing to help you on your journey towards mastering Vietnamese!
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+In this lesson, we learned about Vietnamese past tense verbs and the different markers used to indicate actions that have already happened. We explored the markers "rồi", "đã", "từng", and "vừa...vừa" and how they are used in sentences. By practicing these past tense markers, you will be able to express past actions confidently in Vietnamese.
-==Sources==
-* [https://yourvietnamese.com/learn-vietnamese/vietnamese-verbs/ Vietnamese verbs – YourVietnamese]
-* [https://vietnamdaily.ca/language/vietnamese-grammar-past-present-and-future-tenses-with-audio/ Vietnamese Grammar: Past, Present and Future Tenses (with Audio ...]
-* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Vietnamese/Tense Vietnamese/Tense - Wikibooks, open books for an open world]
+Remember that learning a new language takes time and practice. Take every opportunity to use past tense verbs in your conversations and reinforce your understanding of this grammatical concept. As you progress in your Vietnamese language journey, you will continue to build upon this foundation and expand your knowledge of verb tenses.
-<span link>Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: [[Language/Vietnamese/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] & [[Language/Vietnamese/Grammar/Nouns-and-Gender|Nouns and Gender]].</span>
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+==Sources==
+* [https://yourvietnamese.com/learn-vietnamese/vietnamese-verbs/ Vietnamese verbs – YourVietnamese]
+* [https://vietnamdaily.ca/language/vietnamese-grammar-past-present-and-future-tenses-with-audio/ Vietnamese Grammar: Past, Present and Future Tenses (with Audio ...]
+* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Vietnamese/Tense Vietnamese/Tense - Wikibooks, open books for an open world]
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