Vietnamese · Emotions & Feelings
buồn
Sad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling unhappy.
Example
Sao bạn buồn thế?
Why are you so sad?
Etymology
'Buồn' is derived from the Proto-Viet-Muong '*bʊn', meaning sadness or melancholy, reflecting the emotional spectrum in Vietnamese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'Buồn' is widely used in both spoken and written forms across various contexts, suitable for both formal and informal settings, recognized throughout Vietnam.