Language/Vietnamese/Grammar/Conditional-Mood

Vietnamese Grammar - Conditional Mood

Hi Vietnamese learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we will be discussing the conditional mood in Vietnamese grammar. This is an important concept to understand if you want to become a proficient speaker of the language. We will look at how to form the conditional mood, when to use it, and some examples of its usage.

Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Plurals, Ask Questions, Questions & Adverbs.

What is the Conditional Mood?

The conditional mood is used to express a hypothetical situation or a condition that must be fulfilled in order for something else to happen. It is often used to express wishes, requests, and suggestions.

How to Form the Conditional Mood

The conditional mood is formed by using the verb "sẽ" (will) followed by the verb stem. The verb stem is the part of the verb that remains after removing the ending. For example, the verb stem of "đi" (to go) is "đi".

When to Use the Conditional Mood

The conditional mood is used to express a hypothetical situation or a condition that must be fulfilled in order for something else to happen. It is often used to express wishes, requests, and suggestions.

For example:

• Nếu bạn có thời gian, tôi sẽ đi với bạn. (If you have time, I will go with you.)
• Anh sẽ đến nếu tôi gọi anh. (He will come if I call him.)
• Nếu bạn cần giúp đỡ, hãy nói cho tôi biết. (If you need help, let me know.)

Examples of Usage

Here are some more examples of how the conditional mood is used in Vietnamese:

• Nếu bạn có thời gian, chúng ta sẽ đi du lịch. (If you have time, we will go on a trip.)
• Nếu bạn cần giúp đỡ, tôi sẽ giúp bạn. (If you need help, I will help you.)
• Nếu bạn muốn ăn, tôi sẽ đến nhà hàng. (If you want to eat, I will come to the restaurant.)

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Other Lessons

• Plurals
• Personal pronouns
• Ask Questions
• Nouns
• Give your Opinion
• Negation
• How to Use Have
• Tenses
• Articles

Sources

• There are no conditional tenses in the Vietnamese language (in ...
• Because Vietnamese doesn't have a formal subjunctive, native ...
• The Vietnamese Language: Grammar Identity and the Dark Side of ...