Vietnamese · Daily Life
đèn
Lamp; light
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device that gives light; Hoi An's lantern-lit streets are famous.
Example
Bật đèn lên, tối rồi.
Turn on the light, it is dark.
Etymology
'Đèn' originates from the Proto-Mon-Khmer '*lin', meaning light or lamp, reflecting the importance of illumination in daily life and cultural practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'Đèn' is used in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for formal and informal registers, universally understood across all regions in Vietnam.