Vietnamese Grammar Bank
FOR NOW IN VIETNAMESE
In Vietnamese, the phrase “tạm thời” effectively communicates temporary situations or decisions.
It helps us express what is applicable at the moment but may change later.
TẠM THỜI… = FOR NOW
The expression “tạm thời” is often used as an adverb to indicate something that is valid or applicable only for the time being.
PATTERN
Tạm thời, Subject + Verb
For example:
| Tạm thời, tôi sẽ ở lại đây | For now, I will stay here |
| Tạm thời, chúng ta không cần lo lắng | For now, we don’t need to worry |
| Tạm thời, cô ấy sẽ làm việc từ xa | For now, she will work remotely |
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| Tạm thời, bạn nên giữ bí mật | For now, you should keep it a secret |
| Tạm thời, tôi không muốn nói chuyện với bạn | For now, I don’t want to talk to you |
| Tạm thời, cậu có thể sử dụng máy tính của tôi | For now, you can use my computer |
TẠM THỜI LÀ VẬY! = JUST FOR NOW!
The phrase “tạm thời là vậy!” can be added at the end of a statement to emphasize acceptance of a temporary situation.
It’s similar to saying “that’s just how it is for now!” in English.
PATTERN
Statement + tạm thời là vậy!
| Tôi sẽ ở lại đây. Tạm thời là vậy! | For now, I will stay here |
| Chúng ta không cần lo lắng. Tạm thời là vậy! | For now, we don’t need to worry |
| Cô ấy sẽ làm việc từ xa. Tạm thời là vậy! | For now, she will work remotely |
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| Bạn nên giữ bí mật. Tạm thời là vậy! | For now, you should keep it a secret |
| Tôi không muốn nói chuyện với bạn. Tạm thời là vậy! | For now, I don’t want to talk to you |
| Cậu có thể sử dụng máy tính của tôi. Tạm thời là vậy! | For now, you can use my computer |
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FAQs
How do you say for now in Vietnamese?
You can say “tạm thời” to indicate “for now” or “temporarily.”
For example, “Tôi sẽ làm việc này tạm thời” means “I will do this for now.”
Can “tạm thời” be used with formal and informal?
Yes, “tạm thời” is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal situations when referring to something temporary.
Is “tạm thời” used in everyday conversations?
Yes, “tạm thời” is frequently used in everyday Vietnamese to refer to temporary situations or arrangements, making it a practical expression for learners.
How to say after all in Vietnamese?
In Vietnamese, “sau tất cả” or “rốt cuộc” can be used to mean “after all” when summing up or reaching a conclusion.
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