Vietnamese phrase guides
How to say it in Vietnamese
Quick phrase guides for high-intent searches, with pronunciation, practical variants, and links into the SpeakFlora learning path.
how to say thank you in Vietnamese
Cảm ơn
thank you
Use this with friends, shop staff, drivers, coworkers, and most daily situations. Add a pronoun or ạ when you want to sound warmer or more respectful.
how to say hello in Vietnamese
Xin chào
hello
Use xin chào when you need a safe, simple greeting and you do not know which pronoun to use yet.
how to greet elders in Vietnamese
Cháu chào ông ạ
hello to an elder
Use these greetings with grandparents, older relatives, older neighbors, your partner's parents, teachers, and elderly people you want to address respectfully.
how to say sorry in Vietnamese
Xin lỗi
sorry
Use xin lỗi for sorry, excuse me, or to get someone's attention politely.
how to say how much is it in Vietnamese
Bao nhiêu tiền?
how much is it
Use this at markets, small shops, coffee stalls, taxis, and street-food stands.
how to say where is the bathroom in Vietnamese
Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu?
where is the bathroom
Use this in cafes, restaurants, airports, malls, and hotels.
how to say not spicy in Vietnamese
Không cay
not spicy
Use this when ordering noodles, street food, sauces, or anything where chili may be added.
how to say iced milk coffee in Vietnamese
Cà phê sữa đá
iced milk coffee
Use this at cafes and street coffee carts for the classic Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk.
how to say I love you in Vietnamese
Anh yêu em
I love you
Use this only when the pronouns match your relationship. Vietnamese love phrases change depending on who is speaking.
how to say goodbye in Vietnamese
Tạm biệt
goodbye
Use tạm biệt when leaving a class, call, meeting, or formal interaction in Vietnam. For everyday goodbyes with friends, staff, or people you will see again, chào nhé, hẹn gặp lại, or gặp lại sau often sounds warmer.
how to say please in Vietnamese
Làm ơn
please
Use làm ơn before a request when you want to sound polite and clear.
how to say bill please in Vietnamese
Tính tiền giúp
bill, please
Use this when you are ready to pay at a cafe, street-food stall, or casual restaurant.
how to say delicious in Vietnamese
Ngon
delicious
Use ngon for food, drinks, coffee, fruit, and meals. It is one of the most useful Vietnamese compliments.
how to say I do not understand in Vietnamese
Tôi không hiểu
I do not understand
Use this when someone speaks too fast or explains something you cannot follow.
how to say not yet in Vietnamese
Chưa
not yet
Use chưa when something has not happened yet, is not finished yet, or is not understood yet. It is especially useful at work, in class, and in daily repair phrases.
how to say speak slower in Vietnamese
Nói chậm hơn
speak slower
Use this when a Vietnamese speaker is talking too fast.
how to say help me in Vietnamese
Giúp tôi
help me
Use this when you need help. In urgent situations, use cứu tôi với.
location vietnam how to ask where in Vietnamese
Ở đâu?
where
Use ở đâu to ask where something is. Use đi đâu to ask where someone is going.
how to say what time is it in Vietnamese
Mấy giờ rồi?
what time is it
Use this to ask the current time.
how to say I want in Vietnamese
Tôi muốn
I want
Use tôi muốn before a noun or verb when saying what you want.
how to say yes in Vietnamese
Có
yes
Use có to answer many yes-no questions, especially questions formed with có...không.
how to say no in Vietnamese
Không
no
Use không to say no or to negate a verb/adjective.
how to say can I in Vietnamese
Được không?
can I
Put được không at the end of a request to ask if something is possible.
how to say excuse me in Vietnamese
Xin lỗi
excuse me
Use xin lỗi before asking a stranger a question or when passing someone.
how to say turn left in Vietnamese
Rẽ trái
turn left
Use this in taxis, Grab rides, walking directions, and map explanations.
how to say go straight in Vietnamese
Đi thẳng
go straight
Use this when giving or understanding basic directions.
how to say I am hurt in Vietnamese
Tôi bị đau
I am hurt
Use this when explaining pain. For a body part, say tôi đau + body part or tôi bị đau + body part.
how to say drink water in Vietnamese
Uống nước
drink water
Use this for daily routine, health advice, and ordering plain water.
how to say eat rice in Vietnamese
Ăn cơm
eat rice
Use ăn cơm for eating rice or, in many contexts, eating a meal.
how to say my name is in Vietnamese
Tôi tên là...
my name is
Use this when introducing yourself in class, travel, work, or first meetings.
how to say nice to meet you in Vietnamese
Rất vui được gặp bạn
nice to meet you
Use this in introductions, first meetings, language exchanges, and polite conversations.
how to say good morning in Vietnamese
Chào buổi sáng
good morning
Use this in lessons, messages, and polite morning greetings. In everyday speech, Vietnamese people may simply say chào plus a pronoun.