dà

Dà! Cái cầu vồng này rực rỡ quá!

Definition

1. Interjection:
   • An exclamation expressing surprise, admiration, or strong emotion: Used to convey a reaction such as wonder, slight shock, or emphasis in spoken language. It is similar to "wow," "oh," or "ah" in English.

Usage Examples

• Interjection:
  • Dà! Cái nhà này đẹp quá! (Wow! This house is so beautiful!)
  • Dà, tôi không ngờ anh đến sớm thế. (Oh, I didn't expect you to come so early.)

Advanced Usage

• "Dà à": An elongated or softened form of the exclamation, often expressing thoughtful surprise or realization.
  • Dà à, hóa ra là vậy. (Ohh, so that's how it is.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ồ (interjection): An exclamation of surprise or sudden understanding, similar to "oh."
• Úi (interjection): An exclamation of slight fear, pain, or surprise, similar to "ouch" or "oh dear."

Synonyms

• Wow: Expressing astonishment or admiration.
• Oh: Expressing surprise or recognition.
• Ah: Expressing realization, surprise, or admiration.

Related Idioms

• "Dà thật!": An emphatic phrase meaning "Really!" or "How about that!", used to underscore genuine surprise or admiration.
  • Dà thật! Cậu làm được rồi! (Wow, really! You did it!)