Learn Common Vietnamese Words and Phrases
This page contains a 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, and other useful words and phrases.
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Common Words and Phrases in Vietnamese:
Here is our list of common words and phrases in Vietnamese. You can also view this list with translations from English to Vietnamese.
(Words in bold added during the last update.)
Yes and No
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
Làm ơn ➔ Please
Cảm ơn (Gahm uhn) ➔ Thank you
Không sao đâu ➔ You're welcome
Other Useful Words and Phrases
Bạn có nói tiếng Anh không? ➔ Do you speak English?
Cứu! ➔ Help!
Đồng ý ➔ Okay
Xin lỗi ➔ Sorry
*Common words and phrases last updated: November 4, 2024.
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