dont

S1 W1

in Vietnamese Không, đừng

BrE /dəʊnt/ AmE /dɑːnt/

adverb en → vi

1 NEGATION [don't + base verb] A1

Không, đừng

used to form the negative of a verb in the present tense or future tense

  • don't do something

Collocations don't worry · don't forget

  • Don't go out in the rain.

    Đừng ra ngoài khi trời mưa.

2 NEGATION [don't + modal verb + base verb] A2

Không, đừng

used to form the negative of a verb in the present tense or future tense with modal verbs

  • don't want something

Collocations don't need to do something · don't have to do something

  • Don't forget to bring your passport.

    Đừng quên mang hộ chiếu của bạn theo.