tận
[tən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) first-hand, with your very own senses, or right there and then
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tận mắt/tai/tay/miệngwith your own eyes/ears/hands/mouth
tận mắt chứng kiếnto see with your own eyes
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) all the way there and very far from here to the upmost; to the upmost
Examples
đến tận Cà Mauto go all the way to Ca Mau
Mình phải chờ đến tận tháng 3.We gotta wait all the way until March.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tận” mean?
(adverb) first-hand, with your very own senses, or right there and then
Is “tận” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.