Vietnamese Grammar Bank

AFTER ALL IN VIETNAMESE

We often find ourselves reflecting on decisions and outcomes.

The phrase “sau cùng” or “cuối cùng” in Vietnamese allows us to articulate those moments of realization or conclusions that come after careful thought.

CUỐI CÙNG…

Cuối cùng is an adverb frequently used in both spoken and written Vietnamese to describe the final outcome of a process, the last event in a sequence, or a decision reached after consideration.

PATTERN

Cuối cùng, Subject + Verb

For example:

Cuối cùng, tôi đã quyết định không điAfter all, I finally decided not to go
Cuối cùng, em vẫn phải làm bài tập After all, you still have to do your homework
Cuối cùng, anh vẫn bị mất tiềnAfter all, he still lost money
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Cuối cùng, ba đã hết giậnAfter all, Dad is no longer angry
Cuối cùng, tôi cũng ngủ được bình thườngAfter all, I can finally sleep normally
Cuối cùng, tôi đã có chồngAfter all, I got married

SAU CÙNG…

This is an adverb to state “after all” which is same as “cuối cùng” but sounds more formal and it is usually used as written Vietnamese.

PATTERN

Sau cùng, Subject + Verb

For example:

Sau cùng, tôi đã quyết định không điAfter all, I finally decided not to go
Sau cùng, chúng tôi vẫn yêu nhauAfter all, we still love each other
Sau cùng, người chiến thắng trái tim tôi vẫn là cô ấyAfter all, the winner of my heart is still her
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Sau cùng, người thất bại vẫn là tôiAfter all, I am still the loser
Sau cùng, tôi vẫn yêu emAfter all, I still love you
Sau cùng, em vẫn là người saiAfter all, you are wrong

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FAQs

How do you say “after all” in Vietnamese to indicate a conclusion?

In Vietnamese, “sau tất cả” or “rốt cuộc” can be used to mean “after all” when summing up or reaching a conclusion.

Can “after all” expressions be used in both positive and negative sentences?

Yes, terms like “sau tất cả” or “rốt cuộc” are neutral and can be used in sentences with both positive and negative meanings.

How can I use “after all” to add emphasis in Vietnamese?

To add emphasis, you can use “sau cùng thì” to stress that an action or outcome was expected all along.

Can I use “sau tất cả” in formal and informal settings?

Yes, “sau tất cả” is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings to express the idea of “after all.”

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