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"polite sentence-final particle" in Vietnamese
ạ
ah
/ʔa/
particle
Southern note: Adds strong politeness especially in South
Example
Cảm ơn ạ
Thank you (politely)
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More from "Basic Pleasantries"
- không no/not
- vâng yes (polite, Northern)
- dạ yes (polite Southern)
- có to have
- khỏe well/healthy
- thế nào how
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