vi-la
Definition
- Noun:
- Villa: A large and luxurious country house, often used as a vacation or leisure residence. It typically implies a spacious, detached property with a garden or grounds, conveying a sense of affluence and comfort.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gia đình họ có một biệt thự ở Đà Lạt. (Their family owns a villa in Da Lat.)
- Khu nghỉ dưỡng này bao gồm nhiều biệt thự sang trọng. (This resort includes many luxurious villas.)
- Anh ấy mơ ước được sống trong một biệt thự bên bờ biển. (He dreams of living in a seaside villa.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in real estate and tourism contexts to denote a high-end type of accommodation or property, distinct from standard houses or apartments.
Variants and Related Words
- Biệt thự: This is the more common and formal Vietnamese term for "villa." "Vi-la" is a direct phonetic borrowing.
- Nhà nghỉ: A guesthouse or holiday home; generally less luxurious than a villa.
- Dinh thự: A mansion or palatial residence; often grander than a typical villa.
Synonyms
- Mansion: A very large, impressive house.
- Country house: A large house in a rural area.
- Lodge: A house or cabin used for vacation, especially in a natural setting.
Notes on Usage
- "Vi-la" is a loanword, and its usage is synonymous with the native term "biệt thự." It is understood to refer to the same concept of a luxurious, often vacation-oriented, detached house.