gái góa

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The Vietnamese word "gái góa" is a noun that means "widow" in English. A widow is a woman whose husband has died, and she has not remarried.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "gái góa" in various sentences to describe a woman in this situation. It’s important to use this term respectfully, as it pertains to a sensitive life circumstance.

Example:

1. Basic Sentence: "Cô ấy là một gái góa." - "She is a widow."
2. Contextual Sentence: "Gái góa thường phải đối mặt với nhiều khó khăn trong cuộc sống." - "Widows often have to face many difficulties in life."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, you can describe the challenges or support systems for a "gái góa": - "Nhiều gái góa cần sự giúp đỡ từ cộng đồng." - "Many widows need support from the community."

Word Variants:

• Gái: Means "girl" or "young woman." It is often used in compounds.
• Góa: Refers specifically to being widowed.

Different Meanings:

• "Gái góa" specifically refers to a woman whose spouse has died. It does not refer to divorced women or women who have never been married.

Synonyms:

• "Người phụ nữ góa chồng": This phrase literally translates to "woman whose husband has died," and it can be used interchangeably with "gái góa."
• "Phụ nữ đơn thân": This means "single woman" but is broader and includes women who are not married for reasons other than being widowed.

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noun

1. widow