Vietnamese
Phrasebook
Useful phrases grouped by situation. Save what you need and review it later in daily practice.
Popular quick answers
Vietnamese tips for office workers
Meetings, coworkers, deadlines, email, and polite workplace phrases.
Not spicy in Vietnamese
Use không cay, no chili, and food-stall requests before opening the food phrasebook.
Delicious in Vietnamese
Compliment food with ngon, ngon quá, and natural restaurant lines.
Please in Vietnamese
Choose làm ơn, vui lòng, xin, or nhé for polite requests.
emergency
Vietnamese Emergency Phrases
Critical phrases for urgent situations.
45 phrases
food
Southern Vietnamese Coffee Phrases
Order coffee and adjust sweetness in Ho Chi Minh City cafes.
30 phrases
food
Southern Vietnamese Food Phrases
Simple Vietnamese phrases for cafes, restaurants, and street food.
89 phrases
food
Vietnamese Street Food Phrases
Street food phrases for ordering, pointing, and paying.
48 phrases
health
Vietnamese Pharmacy Phrases
Ask for medicine and explain simple symptoms.
43 phrases
shopping
Vietnamese Market Phrases
Ask prices, quantities, and bargain politely at markets.
46 phrases
shopping
Vietnamese Numbers and Prices
Understand numbers, prices, and quantities in daily life.
45 phrases
social
Vietnamese General Conversation Phrases
High-frequency everyday conversation phrases for understanding, reacting, planning, and asking for help.
75 phrases
social
Vietnamese Greetings for Beginners
Basic greetings, first-meeting lines, and simple goodbyes for foreigners learning Vietnamese.
45 phrases
transportation
Vietnamese Taxi and Grab Phrases
Phrases for drivers, pickups, and routes.
15 phrases
travel
Southern Vietnamese Travel Phrases
Survival phrases for travelers and first weeks in southern Vietnam.
34 phrases
travel
Vietnamese Airport Phrases
Survival phrases for arrivals, baggage, and airport transport.
15 phrases
travel
Vietnamese Directions Phrases
Ask and understand simple directions.
67 phrases
travel
Vietnamese Hotel Phrases
Check in, ask for help, and solve hotel problems.
33 phrases
airport-arrival
Check In for a Flight Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for check in for a flight.
14 phrases
airport-arrival
Handle a Flight Delay Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for handle a flight delay.
18 phrases
airport-arrival
Pass Through Airport Security Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for pass through airport security.
14 phrases
cafes-drinks
Order at a Milk Tea Shop Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for order at a milk tea shop.
14 phrases
clients-operations-problems
Resolve a Customer Complaint Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for resolve a customer complaint.
22 phrases
clients-operations-problems
Take a Business Phone Call Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for take a business phone call.
18 phrases
clients-operations-problems
Welcome a Client Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for welcome a client.
20 phrases
culture-etiquette
Give and Receive Gifts Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for give and receive gifts.
18 phrases
culture-etiquette
Navigate Polite Indirectness Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for navigate polite indirectness.
18 phrases
culture-etiquette
Visit Someone's Home Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for visit someone's home.
14 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Appointment Phrases
Make appointments and confirm time, place, and changes.
18 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Banking Problem Phrases
Solve payment, ATM, transfer, and QR code problems.
18 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Complaint Phrases
Complain clearly but politely when something is wrong.
35 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Customer Service Phrases
Talk to staff about orders, mistakes, returns, and support.
18 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Daily Routine Phrases
Talk about mornings, workdays, meals, and evening routines.
52 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Delivery Phrases
Handle food delivery, address details, and pickup calls.
18 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Errands and Services Phrases
Handle errands at shops, services, counters, and local offices.
18 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Internet Problem Phrases
Explain Wi-Fi, data, app, and connection problems.
18 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Neighborhood Phrases
Talk about places near home and everyday neighborhood needs.
18 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Phone and Internet Phrases
Buy a SIM, ask about Wi-Fi, and fix connection problems.
49 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Problem Solving Phrases
Explain issues, compare options, and decide next actions.
18 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Time and Scheduling Phrases
Set times, days, and plans.
15 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Weather Phrases
Talk about heat, rain, and daily weather.
34 phrases
dating-partners
Express Affection Naturally Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for express affection naturally.
18 phrases
dating-partners
Meet Your Partner's Friends Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for meet your partner's friends.
18 phrases
dietary-needs-food-problems
Ask About Ingredients Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for ask about ingredients.
14 phrases
dietary-needs-food-problems
Explain Food Allergies Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for explain food allergies.
14 phrases
dietary-needs-food-problems
Report a Food Problem Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for report a food problem.
18 phrases
dietary-needs-food-problems
Request Less Spice Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for request less spice.
10 phrases
dietary-needs-food-problems
Say You Are Vegetarian Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for say you are vegetarian.
5 phrases
everyday-meals
Choose Noodle Options Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for choose noodle options.
14 phrases
everyday-meals
Order Bánh Mì Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for order bánh mì.
5 phrases
family-relationships
Meet Your Partner’s Parents Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for meet your partner’s parents.
5 phrases
family-relationships
Talk with Children Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for talk with children.
14 phrases
festivals-community-identity
Attend a Funeral Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for attend a funeral.
22 phrases
festivals-community-identity
Attend a Wedding Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for attend a wedding.
18 phrases
festivals-community-identity
Celebrate Tết Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for celebrate tết.
5 phrases
festivals-community-identity
Visit a Pagoda Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for visit a pagoda.
5 phrases
first-encounters
Introduce Other People Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for introduce other people.
14 phrases
friendship-social-life
Invite a Friend Out Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for invite a friend out.
14 phrases
ground-transport
Buy a Train Ticket Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for buy a train ticket.
14 phrases
ground-transport
Rent a Motorbike Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for rent a motorbike.
18 phrases
ground-transport
Ride the Metro Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for ride the metro.
10 phrases
ground-transport
Take a City Bus Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for take a city bus.
5 phrases
health
Vietnamese Detailed Symptom Phrases
Explain pain, fever, allergy, and timing in more detail.
18 phrases
health
Vietnamese Doctor Phrases
Explain symptoms and understand clinic basics.
32 phrases
home-neighborhood
Receive a Home Delivery Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for receive a home delivery.
14 phrases
housing
Vietnamese Apartment Phrases
View apartments and discuss basic housing needs.
15 phrases
housing
Vietnamese Landlord Phrases
Report problems and talk to a landlord politely.
15 phrases
housing
Vietnamese Rental Contract Phrases
Ask about contracts, deposits, notice, and rules.
18 phrases
housing
Vietnamese Repair Phrases
Explain broken things and ask when someone can fix them.
18 phrases
jobs-career
Ask About a Job Opening Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for ask about a job opening.
14 phrases
jobs-career
Discuss Salary and Benefits Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for discuss salary and benefits.
22 phrases
jobs-career
Handle a Job Interview Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for handle a job interview.
5 phrases
jobs-career
Resign or Change Jobs Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for resign or change jobs.
22 phrases
markets-groceries
Shop at a Supermarket Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for shop at a supermarket.
5 phrases
meetings-collaboration
Ask a Question in a Meeting Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for ask a question in a meeting.
18 phrases
money-banking
Fix a Payment Failure Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for fix a payment failure.
18 phrases
money-banking
Open a Bank Account Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for open a bank account.
18 phrases
money-banking
Use an ATM Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for use an atm.
10 phrases
navigation-directions
Use a Map with a Local Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for use a map with a local.
14 phrases
office-foundations
Ask for Help at Work Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for ask for help at work.
5 phrases
office-foundations
Request Time Off Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for request time off.
18 phrases
practice
How to Have a Conversation in Vietnamese: Talk, Nói Chuyện & Beginner Phrases
Have a conversation in Vietnamese with confidence: learn how to talk (nói, nói chuyện, nói về), start a conversation, keep it going, and repair mistakes using beginner phrases with Southern audio.
32 phrases
repair-clarification
Ask Someone to Speak Slowly Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for ask someone to speak slowly.
5 phrases
repair-clarification
Ask Someone to Write It Down Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for ask someone to write it down.
14 phrases
restaurant-service
Reserve a Table Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for reserve a table.
14 phrases
services-health-administration
Buy Medicine at a Pharmacy Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for buy medicine at a pharmacy.
5 phrases
services-health-administration
Get a SIM Card Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for get a sim card.
10 phrases
services-health-administration
Handle Residency Paperwork Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for handle residency paperwork.
22 phrases
shopping
Vietnamese Shopping Phrases
Ask for items, sizes, colors, and payment.
35 phrases
shopping-retail
Buy Electronics with a Warranty Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for buy electronics with a warranty.
18 phrases
shopping-retail
Exchange or Return an Item Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for exchange or return an item.
18 phrases
small-talk-rapport
Ask About Someone's Day Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for ask about someone's day.
14 phrases
small-talk-rapport
Talk About the Weather Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for talk about the weather.
5 phrases
social
Vietnamese Culture and Holiday Phrases
Ask about Vietnamese customs, holidays, and social habits.
37 phrases
social
Vietnamese Dating Phrases
Polite, simple phrases for dates and invitations.
15 phrases
social
Vietnamese Family Phrases
Talk about family and understand common family words.
70 phrases
social
Vietnamese Future Plan Phrases
Talk about plans, hopes, and what you will do next.
18 phrases
social
Vietnamese Hobby Phrases
Talk about free time, interests, and weekend activities.
37 phrases
social
Vietnamese Introduction Phrases
Introduce yourself clearly in beginner Vietnamese.
15 phrases
social
Vietnamese Invitation Phrases
Invite people, accept, decline, and suggest another time.
18 phrases
social
Vietnamese Opinion Phrases
Give simple opinions, agree, disagree, and ask for reasons.
18 phrases
social
Vietnamese Phrases with Friends
Casual phrases for making and keeping friends.
15 phrases
social
Vietnamese Polite Disagreement Phrases
Disagree softly and keep the conversation comfortable.
18 phrases
social
Vietnamese Relationship and Social Phrases
Talk about relationships, trust, boundaries, and feelings.
37 phrases
social
Vietnamese Small Talk Phrases
Simple everyday conversation starters.
15 phrases
social
Vietnamese Storytelling Phrases
Tell simple past events and connect ideas.
18 phrases
street-food-local-dishes
Ask How to Eat a Dish Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for ask how to eat a dish.
14 phrases
street-food-local-dishes
Describe Flavors and Textures Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for describe flavors and textures.
14 phrases
time-plans-routines
Ask About Opening Hours Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for ask about opening hours.
14 phrases
time-plans-routines
Explain Being Late Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for explain being late.
18 phrases
tourism-disruptions
Ask Before Taking Photos Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for ask before taking photos.
14 phrases
tourism-disruptions
Buy Attraction Tickets Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for buy attraction tickets.
10 phrases
tourism-disruptions
Get Help in an Emergency Phrases
Practical Southern Vietnamese phrases for get help in an emergency.
5 phrases
tourism-disruptions
Report Lost Property Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for report lost property.
18 phrases
travel
Vietnamese Travel Problem Phrases
Handle delays, lost items, wrong routes, and booking issues.
18 phrases
work
Vietnamese Coworker Chat Phrases
Make friendly conversation with coworkers.
18 phrases
work
Vietnamese Meeting Phrases
Join simple meetings, ask for clarification, and give updates.
18 phrases
work
Vietnamese Tips for Office Workers: Phrases & Workplace Vocabulary
Vietnamese for office workers: 39 ready-to-use phrases with Southern audio for meetings, coworker small talk, emails, reports, deadlines, and your boss — plus how to say office worker (nhân viên văn phòng).
39 phrases
work
Vietnamese Work Phrases
Basic workplace phrases for meetings and tasks.
52 phrases
written-digital-communication
Follow Up After No Reply Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for follow up after no reply.
22 phrases
written-digital-communication
Send a Work Chat Message Phrases
Practical Vietnamese phrases for send a work chat message.
18 phrases
admin
Vietnamese Immigration and Visa Phrases
Basic phrases for visa offices and paperwork.
15 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Banking and Money Phrases
Handle ATMs, transfers, and payment questions.
31 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Gym Phrases
Join a gym and ask about equipment or classes.
35 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Hair and Beauty Phrases
Phrases for haircuts, nails, and salons.
15 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Laundry Phrases
Use laundry shops and ask about timing.
15 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Post Office Phrases
Send packages and ask about delivery.
15 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese School Phrases
Useful phrases for classes, teachers, and study.
33 phrases
daily-life
Vietnamese Signs and Labels
Read common signs around Vietnamese cities.
15 phrases
food
Vietnamese Vegetarian Phrases
Order vegetarian food and avoid meat or fish sauce.
15 phrases
grammar
Vietnamese Pronoun Phrases
Use basic pronouns safely in daily speech.
15 phrases
grammar
Vietnamese Question Phrases
Common question patterns for beginners.
15 phrases
practice
Vietnamese Listening Repair Phrases
Recover when you do not understand.
15 phrases
social
Polite Vietnamese Phrases
Say thanks, apologize, and soften requests.
31 phrases
transportation
Vietnamese Bus and Train Phrases
Buy tickets and understand simple transit questions.
15 phrases
transportation
Vietnamese Motorbike Phrases
Rent, park, and talk about motorbikes.
15 phrases
transportation
Vietnamese Transportation Phrases
Talk about routes, tickets, and getting around.
32 phrases