Vietnamese · Question Words
khi nào
When
Beginneradverb
Definition
Used to ask about time; at the start it asks about the future, at the end the past.
Example
Khi nào phim bắt đầu?
When does the movie start?
Etymology
'Khi nào' translates to 'when' in English, with 'khi' meaning 'time' and 'nào' serving as an interrogative determiner. This phrase has been historically significant in talking about time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Khi nào' is primarily used in spoken Vietnamese and appears in both formal and informal contexts for temporal inquiries. It is widely understood throughout Vietnam.