Tạm dùng modem này.

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Breakdown of Tạm dùng modem này.

• dùng: to use
• modem: the modem
• tạm: temporarily; for now

Questions & Answers about Tạm dùng modem này.

What does tạm mean here?

Tạm means temporarily, for now, or in the meantime.

In Tạm dùng modem này, it tells you that using this modem is not meant to be permanent. A natural English idea is Use this modem for now.

It is often used before a verb:

• tạm nghỉ = rest for now
• tạm dùng = use for now
• tạm hoãn = postpone for now / temporarily suspend

What does dùng mean, and is it the main verb?

Yes. Dùng is the main verb here, and it means to use.

So the basic structure is:

• tạm = temporarily / for now
• dùng = use
• modem này = this modem

Together: temporarily use this modem / use this modem for now.

In everyday Vietnamese, dùng is a common and fairly neutral word for use.

Why is there no subject like you, I, or we in the sentence?

Vietnamese often leaves out the subject when it is obvious from context.

So Tạm dùng modem này could mean different things depending on the situation:

• Use this modem for now.
• Let’s use this modem for now.
• I’ll use this modem for now.

English usually needs a subject, but Vietnamese often does not. This is very normal, especially in conversation, instructions, or short messages.