dự định

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The Vietnamese word "dự định" is a verb that means "to project," "to plan," or "to design." It is used when you want to express your intention to do something in the future.

Usage Instructions:

• "Dự định" is often followed by the verb "làm" (to do) and then the action you are planning to take.
• You can use it to talk about personal plans, goals, or future actions.

Example:

• Tôi dự định đi du lịch vào mùa hè này. (I plan to travel this summer.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, you might see "dự định" used with different tenses or combined with other words to express a more nuanced meaning. For example:
  • Nếu trời đẹp, tôi dự định sẽ tổ chức một bữa tiệc ngoài trời. (If the weather is nice, I plan to hold an outdoor party.)

Word Variants:

• Dự kiến: This is a similar word that means "to forecast" or "to expect." It’s often used in a more formal context.
• Kế hoạch: This means "plan" and can refer to a more detailed outline of actions compared to "dự định."

Different Meanings:

• While "dự định" mainly refers to planning an action, in certain contexts, it can also imply a general intention or thought about the future.

Synonyms:

• Có ý định: This phrase means "to have the intention."
• Dự tính: This means "to estimate" or "to intend," and is often used in similar contexts.

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verb

1. to project; to plan; to design
   • dự định làm việc gì
     to design to do something