Vietnamese phrase guide
How to say turn left in Vietnamese
Rẽ trái means "turn left" in Vietnamese. Hear pronunciation, learn polite variants, examples, and common mistakes.
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To say "turn left" in Vietnamese, say "Rẽ trái". It is directions, and the variants below show how to use it naturally.
- Easy pronunciation: reh chai
- Best use: Use this in taxis, Grab rides, walking directions, and map explanations.
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Rẽ trái
turn left
Literal meaning: turn left
Easy pronunciation: reh chai
Use this in taxis, Grab rides, walking directions, and map explanations.
Pronunciation breakdown
Vietnamese spelling
Rẽ → rờ e re ngã Rẽ
trái → trờ ai trai sắc trái
Useful variants
Rẽ phải
Turn right
Opposite direction.
Đi thẳng rồi rẽ trái
Go straight, then turn left
Common direction sequence.
Bên trái
On the left
Position phrase.
Example sentences
Tới đèn đỏ rẽ trái.
Turn left at the traffic light.
Đi thẳng rồi rẽ trái.
Go straight, then turn left.
Common mistakes
- Trái means left; phải means right.
- Bên trái means on the left, not turn left.
FAQ
What is on the left in Vietnamese?
Bên trái means on the left. Rẽ trái means turn left.
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