Vietnamese · Question Words
của ai
Whose
Intermediatepronoun
Definition
Used to ask about ownership.
Example
Cái túi này của ai?
Whose bag is this?
Etymology
'Của ai' translates to 'whose,' combining 'của' which signifies ownership and 'ai' meaning 'who.' This phrase has evolved to express possession in questioning format.
How & Where It’s Used
'Của ai' is primarily used in spoken Vietnamese, especially in informal contexts needing clarification of ownership or association. It is widely applicable across regions.