đâu
[ʔɗəw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó ở đâu?Where is he?
Nó đi đâu rồi?Where'd he go?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) from wherever
Examples
Nghe đâu nhà nó mới sắm con xe đẹp lắm.I've heard his family has purchased a very sleek car.
Tao đào đâu ra tiền mà mua ô tô?Where the hell do you think I can get money from to afford a car?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(particle) no; not
Examples
Anh mày đâu có làm ba cái chuyện vặt này!The hell you think I am? I ain't do this kinda crap!
Tôi đâu biết cậu về hôm nay đâu!I didn't know you'd come back today!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(particle) reinforces negation
Examples
Tao không đến nhà nó đâu! Thằng đó ở dơ lắm!No way I'll come to his house! That guy has the worst hygiene!
Nó không biết đâu! Đừng hỏi làm gì mất công.No way he knows! Don't waste your time asking him.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đâu” mean?
(adverb) where
Is “đâu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.