ta đây
Definition
- Phrase:
- "Here I am" / "Behold me": A declarative phrase used to theatrically announce one's presence, often with an air of pride, confidence, or self-importance. It draws attention to the speaker.
- "Ta đây" attitude: A manner or behavior that is boastful, presumptuous, or shows off one's perceived superiority.
Usage Examples
- Phrase:
- Khi được gọi, anh ấy bước ra và nói: "Ta đây!" (When called, he stepped out and said, "Here I am!")
- Cô ấy có thái độ "ta đây" rất khó chịu. (She has a very annoying "look-at-me" attitude.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used ironically or critically to describe someone who is showing off or acting arrogantly.
- Đừng có cái kiểu "ta đây" trước mặt mọi người. (Don't put on that "I'm-so-great" act in front of everyone.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ra vẻ ta đây (verb phrase): To put on airs, to act presumptuously, to give oneself airs.
- Anh ta luôn ra vẻ ta đây là người quan trọng nhất. (He always puts on airs as if he is the most important person.)
Synonyms
- Here I am: A simple declaration of presence.
- Putting on airs: Behaving in a pretentious or arrogant way.
- Haughty: Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Related Idioms
- While "ta đây" itself is a set phrase, it is the core component of the common idiom "ra vẻ ta đây" (to give oneself airs), which is used to criticize boastful or pretentious behavior.