Question words in Huế dialect

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Today, let’s explore how people in Huế ask three common WH-questions in a casual manner.

The first word we’ll discuss is “Who?”, which in the Huế dialect is expressed as “Ai rứa?”. This is used to ask about the name or identity of someone you don’t know.

Next is “When?”. In the Huế dialect, this is said as “Khi mô?” or “Khi mô rứa?”. For example, when wondering about the time an event occurred, you might ask, “Chuyện nớ xảy ra khi mô?”, which means “When did it happen?”

Finally, the word “Why?” is translated as “Vì răng?” or “Vì răng rứa?”. If someone is curious about why something happened or wants to know the cause, they would ask, “Vì răng rứa?”

You’ll notice that Huế speakers often use “răng” and “răng rứa” when asking questions. If you’re interested in learning more about the Vietnamese language, don’t forget to visit us again for more intriguing information.