No. 592 in Vietnamese
đa
The Vietnamese word "đa" means "many" or "multiple."
In a sentence
Cô ấy là một người đa tài.
She is a versatile person.
In this sentence, "đa" is used as an adjective prefix meaning "multi" or "many," highlighting the variety of talents the person possesses.
Ngoài trời đang có mưa đa.
It's raining outside heavily.
Here, "đa" is used as a variant or derivative, potentially regional or poetic, illustrating the intensity of rain, though it's less common in modern usage.
Chợ này bán đa dạng các loại trái cây.
This market sells various types of fruits.
In this example, "đa" is part of the compound word "đa dạng," which means "diverse" or "various," emphasizing the wide range of fruits available.
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