Vietnamese Word of the Day
quên
/KWEN/ • verb — 5th of May, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: to forget; to fail to remember or to neglect to do something
Examples
- Tôi quên chìa khóa ở nhà.
(I forgot the keys at home.) - Khi du lịch, đừng quên mang hộ chiếu.
(When traveling, don't forget to bring your passport.) - Anh ấy thường quên sinh nhật bạn bè.
(He often forgets his friends' birthdays.)
Synonyms
- bỏ sót
- lãng quên
Quên is a very common verb used for forgetting people, things, appointments, or to omit actions. Common phrases include "đừng quên" (don't forget) and "quên mất" (I completely forgot). Pronounce it like KWEN; it's neutral in tone and suitable in both casual and formal contexts.
Today's Game: Flashcards — Play Now
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | tiền | money; currency; funds |
| 2026-05-03 | ăn | to eat; to consume food |
| 2026-05-02 | đi | to go; to move from one place to another |
| 2026-05-01 | hỏi | to ask; to inquire (request information or pose a ... |
| 2026-04-30 | tiệm | shop; a small retail store or business (often fami... |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
« May 45th of May, 2026
Get a new word in your inbox every day!