Vietnamese · Adjectives
mới
New
Beginneradjective
Definition
Recently made or bought.
Example
Tôi có điện thoại mới.
I have a new phone.
Etymology
'Mới' has origins in Old Vietnamese, connected to the idea of novelty or freshness. Its meaning has been preserved throughout the history of the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mới' is applicable in both formal and informal contexts, common in everyday communication and writing across Vietnam.