Vietnamese phrase guide
How to say no in Vietnamese
Không means "no" in Vietnamese. Hear pronunciation, learn polite variants, examples, and common mistakes.
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To say "no" in Vietnamese, say "Không". It is basic negative, and the variants below show how to use it naturally.
- Easy pronunciation: khong
- Best use: Use không to say no or to negate a verb/adjective.
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Không
no
Literal meaning: no / not
Easy pronunciation: khong
Use không to say no or to negate a verb/adjective.
Pronunciation breakdown
Không khong level Keep the voice steady and level.
Vietnamese spelling
Không → khờ ông không
Useful variants
Dạ không
No
Polite no.
Không phải
It is not
For correcting identity or facts.
Chưa
Not yet
Softer than no for unfinished actions.
Example sentences
Tôi không uống bia.
I do not drink beer.
Dạ không, cảm ơn.
No, thank you.
Common mistakes
- Use chưa for not yet; it is often softer than không.
- Không goes before the verb or adjective in simple negatives.
FAQ
What is the polite way to say no?
Dạ không is a safe polite no. Add cảm ơn when refusing an offer.
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