always

S1 W1

in Vietnamese Luôn luôn, mãi mãi

BrE /ˈɔːl.weɪz/ AmE /ˈæl.wɛz/

adverb en → vi

1 FREQUENCY [adverb] A1

Luôn luôn, mãi mãi

used for saying that something happens all the time or without stopping

  • always + verb

Collocations always late · always hungry

  • He is always late for work.

    Anh ấy luôn đến trễ khi đi làm.

2 PROMISE [adverb] A2

Đảm bảo, chắc chắn sẽ

used when you are saying that you will definitely do something or that someone else will definitely do something

  • always + verb

Collocations I always keep my promises. · She will always support you.

  • You can always count on me to help.

    Bạn có thể luôn tin tưởng tôi sẽ giúp đỡ bạn.

7 NEGATION [adverb] B1

Tuyệt đối không bao giờ, hoàn toàn không

used for saying that something is never true or does not happen at all

  • always + negative verb

Collocations I am always late for meetings. · She is never on time.

  • He's always saying he'll come, but he never does.

    Anh ấy luôn nói sẽ đến nhưng không bao giờ thực hiện lời hứa.