By Hoàng Trâm
Many learners are surprised when they hear Vietnamese people speak without saying “I,” “you,” or any subject at all. You might hear questions like, “Ăn chưa?” or “Đi đâu đó?” and wonder, “Who is eating? Who is going?” In this video, I’ll explain why dropping the subject is completely normal in spoken Vietnamese. You’ll learn how context does the work, why shorter sentences sound more natural, and how speaking this way actually helps you sound closer and more Vietnamese in everyday conversations.
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