nghe đâu
Definition
- Adverbial phrase:
- It is heard that / I heard that: Used to introduce information that the speaker has heard from others but cannot personally verify or confirm. It indicates reported speech or hearsay.
- Apparently / Rumor has it: Used to express that something is said to be true, based on indirect or unconfirmed sources.
Usage Examples
- Adverbial phrase:
- Nghe đâu anh ấy sắp chuyển công tác. (It is heard that he is about to be transferred.)
- Nghe đâu trường học sẽ đóng cửa vào tuần tới. (Apparently, the school will close next week.)
- Nghe đâu cô ấy đã tìm được việc làm mới. (Rumor has it she has found a new job.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase is often used at the beginning of a sentence to soften the statement, showing the speaker is not the original source of the information. It carries a tone of uncertainty or indirectness.
- Nghe đâu dự án đó đã bị hủy bỏ. (Word has it that project has been canceled.)
Variants and Related Words
Hình như (adv): Seems like, apparently. Expresses a personal impression or weaker assumption.
- Hình như trời sắp mưa. (It seems like it's about to rain.)
Nghe nói (phr): To hear (people) say. Similar to "nghe đâu" but can be more direct.
- Nghe nói giá xăng sẽ tăng. (I heard people say gas prices will rise.)
Synonyms
- It is said that: Used to report what people in general say.
- Allegedly: Said, without proof, to have taken place.
- Reportedly: According to what some people say.
Related Idioms
- Nghe đồn: To hear a rumor. Specifically emphasizes information that is unverified gossip.
- Nghe đồn họ sắp kết hôn. (I heard a rumor they are getting married.)