ừ nhỉ
Definition
- Interjection:
- Oh, right! / That's true!: An exclamation used to express sudden realization, agreement, or recollection of a forgotten fact. It conveys a sense of "you're correct" or "I hadn't thought of that."
- Huh, you know?: Used to seek confirmation or shared understanding in a casual, conversational tone, often at the end of a statement.
Usage Examples
- Interjection:
- Ừ nhỉ, hôm nay là sinh nhật cậu mà! (Oh, right! Today is your birthday!)
- Trời mưa rồi, ừ nhỉ? (It's raining, huh, you know?)
- Ừ nhỉ, mình quên mất cuốn sách ở nhà. (That's true, I forgot the book at home.)
Advanced Usage
- Used as a standalone conversational filler to acknowledge a point, often softening a statement or showing the speaker is processing information.
- "Chúng ta chưa ăn trưa." – "Ừ nhỉ." ("We haven't had lunch." – "Oh, right.")
Variants and Related Words
Ừ (interj): A simple, casual "yes" or "okay."
- Ừ, mình đồng ý. (Okay, I agree.)
Ừm (interj): "Hmm," expressing hesitation, thought, or a softer agreement.
- Ừm, để mình suy nghĩ đã. (Hmm, let me think first.)
Synonyms
- Oh, that's right: Expressing sudden recollection.
- You know?: Seeking agreement or confirmation.
- Good point: Acknowledging a valid observation.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Ừ nhỉ, thế mới chết!: An exclamation meaning "Oh right, that's the tricky/problematic part!"
- Mình không có chìa khóa. Ừ nhỉ, thế mới chết! (I don't have the key. Oh right, that's the problem!)