Word
Thợ máy sửa đèn xi-nhan.
Meaning
The mechanic fixes the turn signal.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about Thợ máy sửa đèn xi-nhan.
What is the basic word order in Thợ máy sửa đèn xi-nhan?
It follows the very common Vietnamese pattern:
- Subject: thợ máy = mechanic
- Verb: sửa = repair, fix
- Object: đèn xi-nhan = turn signal light
So the structure is Subject + Verb + Object, just like English in a simple sentence.
Why is thợ máy two words, and what does each part mean?
Thợ máy is a fixed expression meaning mechanic.
- thợ = worker, craftsman, skilled repair person
- máy = machine
Together, they describe someone who works on machines, so thợ máy means mechanic.
In natural Vietnamese, this is a normal way to build nouns: one word gives the general role, and another word narrows it down.
Why is there no word for the or a?