Common Vietnamese Words and Phrases
This page contains a wide range of common words and phrases, all presented from Vietnamese to English. The words are grouped into sections for yes and no, please and thank you, exchanging names, and other useful words and phrases.
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Common Words and Phrases in Vietnamese:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words from English to Vietnamese.
Vietnamese Words for Yes and No
Có ➔ Yes
Dạ ➔ Yes (used to show respect to elders or those with higher titles)
Ừ ➔ Yes (very informal, only use with family)
Không ➔ No
Please, Thank you, and You're Welcome in Vietnamese
Làm ơn ➔ Please
Vui lòng ➔ Please
Cảm ơn (Gahm uhn) ➔ Thank you
Xin cảm ơn ➔ Thank you
Không sao đâu ➔ You're welcome
Exchanging Names in Vietnamese
Tên của bạn là gì? ➔ What is your name?
Tên tôi là (name). ➔ My name is (name).
Other Useful Vietnamese Words and Phrases
Bạn có nói tiếng Anh không? ➔ Do you speak English?
Cứu! ➔ Help!
Đồng ý ➔ Okay
Xin lỗi ➔ Sorry
*Common Vietnamese words and phrases last updated: February 24, 2025.
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