"hả (hở)... ?" in Vietnamese: meaning, usage & examples (Southern dialect)

Definition

What it means

English

"Hả" (or "hở") at the end of a sentence in Southern Vietnamese turns a statement into a question. It's like adding a "right?" or a question tag in English, but softer and more casual.

Tiếng Việt

"Hả" (hoặc "hở") ở cuối câu, trong giọng miền Nam, biến câu trần thuật thành câu hỏi. Nó tương tự như thêm "phải không?" vào cuối câu tiếng Việt, nhưng tự nhiên và thân mật hơn.

Examples

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Tuần sau anh đi công tác hả?

You're going on a business trip next week, right?
Cái gì hả em?

What's that, kiddo?
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Usage notes

End-of-sentence particle that turns a statement into a casual question or seeks confirmation. 'Hở' is a softer variant of 'hả'. 'Tuần sau anh đi công tác hả?' = You're going on a business trip next week, right? Tone falls slightly, signaling genuine question.

hả (hở)... ?

What it means

In real Southern Vietnamese

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