sẽ
[sɛ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(particle) marks the future tense
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hội nghị sẽ diễn ra vào tháng 8 tại toà thị chính.The conference will be held at the city hall in August.
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
(particle) marks a desire or a hypothetical
Register: formal
Examples
Nếu là chim tôi sẽ là loài bồ câu trắng
Nếu là hoa tôi sẽ là một đoá hướng dương
Nếu là mây tôi sẽ là một vầng mây ấm
Là người, tôi sẽ chết cho quê hươngIf I were to be a bird, I would be a white pigeon
If I were to be a flower, I would be a sunflower
If I were to be a cloud, I would be a warm one
As a human being, I will die for my country
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) alternative form of khẽ
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “sẽ” mean?
(particle) marks the future tense
Is “sẽ” formal or informal?
sẽ is generally formal.