English to Vietnamese Common Words and Phrases
Are you ready to learn some of the more common words and phrases in Vietnamese? Well, if so, then below you will find translations for plenty of common vocabulary, all translated from English to Vietnamese to help you on your language learning journey.
The translations listed below are split between a few categories to help ease your learning. These categories include Yes and No; Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome; Exchanging Names; and Other Useful Words and Phrases.
Common Words from English to Vietnamese:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words from Vietnamese to English.
English to Vietnamese for Yes and No
Yes ➔ Có
Yes ➔ Dạ (used to show respect to elders or those with higher titles)
Yes ➔ Ừ (very informal, only use with family)
No ➔ Không
Please and Thank You from English to Vietnamese
Please ➔ Làm ơn
Please ➔ Vui lòng
Thank you ➔ Cảm ơn (Gahm uhn)
Thank you ➔ Xin cảm ơn
You're welcome ➔ Không sao đâu
Exchanging Names from Englisht to Vietnamese
What is your name? ➔ Tên của bạn là gì?
My name is (name). ➔ Tên tôi là (name).
Other Useful English to Vietnamese Words and Phrases
Do you speak English? ➔ Bạn có nói tiếng Anh không?
Help! ➔ Cứu!
Okay ➔ Đồng ý
Sorry ➔ Xin lỗi
*Common English to Vietnamese words and phrases last updated: February 24, 2025.
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