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How to say how much is it in Vietnamese
Bao nhiêu tiền? means "how much is it" in Vietnamese. Hear pronunciation, learn polite variants, examples, and common mistakes.
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To say "how much is it" in Vietnamese, say "Bao nhiêu tiền?". It is everyday shopping, and the variants below show how to use it naturally.
- Easy pronunciation: bao nyew tien
- Best use: Use this at markets, small shops, coffee stalls, taxis, and street-food stands.
Phrase choice
How much is it in Vietnamese: price questions
Bao nhiêu tiền is the core price question. Use it with pointing, food, markets, taxis, and small purchases.
| Situation | Say this | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Pointing at one item | Cái này bao nhiêu tiền? | Cái này means this thing, so the question is clear without naming the item. |
| Food or drink | Món này bao nhiêu tiền? | Món này fits dishes and menu items better than cái này. |
| Market bargaining | Bớt được không? | After hearing the price, this asks whether they can reduce it. |
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Bao nhiêu tiền?
how much is it
Literal meaning: how much money
Easy pronunciation: bao nyew tien
Use this at markets, small shops, coffee stalls, taxis, and street-food stands.
Pronunciation breakdown
Vietnamese spelling
Bao→bờ ao bao
nhiêu→nhờ iêu nhiêu
tiền→tờ iên tiên huyền tiền
Useful variants
Cái này bao nhiêu tiền?
How much is this?
Point at the item.
Một cái bao nhiêu?
How much for one?
Short market version.
Có giảm giá không?
Is there a discount?
For bargaining.
Example sentences
Cái này bao nhiêu tiền?
How much is this?
Bao nhiêu tiền một ly?
How much for one cup?
Common mistakes
- Use tiền for money/price; do not translate word by word from English.
- At supermarkets, bargaining is usually not expected.
FAQ
Can I just say bao nhiêu?
Yes, in context. Bao nhiêu tiền is clearer for beginners.
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