Vietnamese · Common Verbs
là
To be
Beginnerverb
Definition
To be something or someone; used with nouns.
Example
Tôi là giáo viên.
I am a teacher.
Etymology
'Là' functions as a copula in Vietnamese, predating the modern structure and reflecting the language's deep roots in categorizing existence.
How & Where It’s Used
'Là' is used universally in both spoken and written Vietnamese, in both formal and informal contexts.