Vietnamese Vocabulary: Basic Words in Vietnamese

Unlock the essentials for everyday communication in Vietnamese with our beginner vocabulary guide.

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1. Study the Vocabulary

Start by reading and listening to the words in the Vocabulary List to build your foundational knowledge.

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Vocabulary List

English Vietnamese Pronunciation
Yes
No
Không
Maybe
Có thể
Of course
Tất nhiên
My name is
Tôi tên là
What is your name?
Bạn tên là gì?
I am 20 years old.
Tôi 20 tuổi.
I come from…
Tôi đến từ...
Good morning
Chào buổi sáng
Good afternoon
Chào buổi chiều
Good evening
Chào buổi tối
How are you?
Bạn khỏe không?
Thank you!
Cảm ơn bạn!
Thank you very much!
Cảm ơn rất nhiều!
You’re welcome!
Không có gì!
Please
Làm ơn
Excuse me!
Xin lỗi!
Sorry!
Xin lỗi!
What?
Cái gì?
Who?
Ai?
When?
Khi nào?
Where?
Ở đâu?
Why?
Tại sao?
Which?
Cái nào?
How?
Như thế nào?
What time is it?
Bây giờ là mấy giờ?
Where are you from?
Bạn đến từ đâu?
Where do you live?
Bạn sống ở đâu?
Can you help me?
Bạn có thể giúp tôi được không?
Can I help you?
Tôi có thể giúp bạn được không?
How much does it cost?
Nó giá bao nhiêu?
Do you understand?
Bạn hiểu không?
Can you say that again?
Bạn có thể nói lại được không?
Can you speak slowly?
Bạn có thể nói chậm hơn được không?

Language Lesson: Tone Matters

In Vietnamese, tone is crucial for meaning. For example, the word “ma” can mean ghost, mother, rice seedling, or but depending on the tone used. Make sure to pay attention to tones to avoid confusion!

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