ít lâu nay

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The Vietnamese phrase "ít lâu nay" translates to "lately" in English. It is used to refer to a period of time that is not very long ago, often suggesting recent events or changes.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: You can use "ít lâu nay" when talking about things that have happened recently or changes that have occurred in the near past.
• Position in a sentence: It usually appears at the beginning or end of a sentence.

Examples:

1. Simple Use:

   • "Tôi đã bắt đầu học tiếng Anh ít lâu nay."
   • (I started learning English lately.)

2. In a Question:

   • "Bạn có thấy cô ấy ít lâu nay không?"
   • (Have you seen her lately?)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "ít lâu nay" in more complex sentences to discuss trends or ongoing situations that have changed recently.
  • "Ít lâu nay, tôi nhận ra rằng công việc của mình trở nên căng thẳng hơn."
  • (Lately, I have realized that my job has become more stressful.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants for "ít lâu nay," but you can use synonyms or similar phrases to convey the same meaning, such as "gần đây" (recently).

Different Meanings:

• "ít lâu nay" specifically refers to a short time frame in the recent past. It does not imply a very long duration.

Synonyms:

• Gần đây: This also means "recently" or "lately" and can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
• Mới đây: This means "just now" or "not long ago," indicating something happened very recently.

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