tôi là
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
I’m... / I am...
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi là giáo viên.I’m a teacher.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Sense 2
Meaning · English
I’m a/an...
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi là kỹ sư.I’m an engineer.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Common questions
What does “tôi là” mean?
I’m... / I am...
Is “tôi là” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.