Definition

1. Verb phrase: - To be pregnant: This phrase specifically describes the state of a woman carrying a developing embryo or fetus within her body. It is a formal and somewhat literary term.

Usage

• This term is used to state the fact of pregnancy. It is more formal than common conversational terms like "có thai" or "mang thai."
• It is typically used in written contexts, such as literature, formal announcements, or medical discussions.

Examples

• Verb phrase:
  • Sau khi kết hôn, cô ấy đã cấn thai. (After getting married, she became pregnant.)
  • Việc cấn thai lần đầu khiến cô ấy vừa hạnh phúc vừa lo lắng. (Her first pregnancy made her both happy and anxious.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "cấn thai" can carry a nuanced, classical tone, often implying the beginning stages or the dignified state of pregnancy.
• It is less commonly used in everyday modern speech, where "có bầu," "có thai," or "mang thai" are more prevalent.

Variants and Related Words

• Có thai (verb phrase): To be pregnant. (Common, neutral usage)
• Mang thai (verb phrase): To carry a pregnancy. (Common, neutral usage)
• Có bầu (verb phrase): To be pregnant. (Common, informal/colloquial usage)
• Thai nghén (verb): To be pregnant; to conceive. (Formal/literary)
• Mang bầu (verb phrase): To be pregnant. (Common, informal/colloquial usage)

Synonyms

• Có thai: To be pregnant.
• Mang thai: To be pregnant.
• Thai nghén: To be with child; to be pregnant.

Notes

• "Cấn thai" is an older, more formal term. In contemporary Vietnamese, especially in daily conversation, "có thai," "mang thai," or "có bầu" are significantly more common.
• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly derived from this particular term.

1. To be pregnant