đà đận

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The Vietnamese word "đà đận" refers to the act of dawdling or dilly-dallying, which means to waste time or to move slowly without a clear purpose. It suggests a lack of urgency and can be used to describe someone who is hesitant or procrastinating.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đà đận" is often used in informal conversations to describe someone's behavior when they are taking their time or not acting promptly.
• It can be used to talk about anyone, but it is commonly used for boys or young men, as indicated by the example sentence.

Example:

• Câu ví dụ: "Anh chàng lúc nào cũng đà đận." Translation: "He is always dilly-dallying."

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "đà đận" in various contexts, such as when someone is getting ready to go out, preparing for an exam, or even in a work setting where tasks are delayed.
• For instance: "Cô ấy đà đận trong việc làm bài tập về nhà." Translation: "She is dawdling in doing her homework."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "đà đận," but you can modify it with adverbs to express different degrees of dawdling:
  • Thỉnh thoảng đà đận: Occasionally dilly-dallying.
  • Rất đà đận: Very much dilly-dallying.

Different Meanings:

• While "đà đận" primarily means to dawdle, in some contexts, it can imply a more playful or carefree attitude towards time, rather than just laziness.

Academic

1. Dawdle, diily-dally
   • Anh chàng lúc nào cũng đà đận
     He is always dilly-dallying