đến ngày

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The Vietnamese phrase "đến ngày" translates to "due" or "mature" in English. It is often used to indicate that a certain time has arrived for something to happen, such as a payment, deadline, or significant event.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đến ngày" is typically used in contexts involving deadlines or events that are expected to occur at a specific time. You can use it in both formal and informal situations.
• It can refer to bills, debts, appointments, or personal milestones.

Examples:

1. Financial Context:

   • "Nợ đã đến ngày đâu mà đòi."
   • Translation: "The debt is not yet due, so there is no reason for claiming its payment."

2. Billing Context:

   • "Hóa đơn đã đến ngày phải thanh toán."
   • Translation: "The bill is due for payment."

3. Personal Milestone:

   • "Khâu xong tã lót thì đến ngày."
   • Translation: "After finishing sewing the baby's napkins, she will be near her time (or due)."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "đến ngày" can also refer to events that are anticipated based on a timeline, such as a baby's due date or a scheduled event.
• It can be used metaphorically to express that something has reached a critical point or decision time.

Word Variants:

• "Đến" (to arrive) + "ngày" (day) can be broken down into:
  • "Đến": meaning "to arrive" or "to come."
  • "Ngày": meaning "day" or can also refer to "date."

Different Meanings:

While "đến ngày" primarily refers to being due or mature, it can also imply a broader concept of reaching a significant point in time for various life events.

Academic

1. Due, mature
   • Nợ đã đến ngày đâu mà đòi
     The debt is not yet due, so there is no reason for claiming its payment
   • Hóa đơn đã đến ngày phải thanh toán
     The bill is mature (due)
2. Near her time
   • Khâu xong tã lót thì đến ngày
     She will be near her time, affter finishing sewing the baby's napkins