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Hotels in Vietnamese – “Nhà Nghỉ” vs “Khách Sạn”
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Hotels in Vietnamese – “Nhà Nghỉ” vs “Khách Sạn”

ByWilliam November 6, 2022January 2, 2023

Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and crucial differences between hotels (*khách sạn*) vs. motels (*nhà nghỉ*) in Vietnam

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Birthdays in Vietnam – Expat Guide to Birthday Gifts, Traditions and Expressions
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Birthdays in Vietnam – Expat Guide to Birthday Gifts, Traditions and Expressions

ByWilliam September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

Happy birthday in Vietnamese is “Chúc mừng sinh nhật!” Use our handy guide to know how to celebrate birthdays in Vietnam and what kinds of gifts to get.

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Bánh Trung Thu – What Are Vietnamese Mooncakes?
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Bánh Trung Thu – What Are Vietnamese Mooncakes?

ByWilliam September 7, 2022September 15, 2022

Vietnamese mooncakes are a thick, dense, hearty sweet-bean cake with a doughy exterior. They are eaten only around the Mid-Autumn festival.

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“What is your name?” in Vietnamese
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“What is your name?” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam September 5, 2022September 15, 2022

How to ask “What is your name?” in Vietnamese, as well as some fun facts about Vietnamese name ordering and common names.

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How to Ask “Where is?” in Vietnamese
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How to Ask “Where is?” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam April 2, 2022April 2, 2022

How to ask “Where is?” or “Which direction to…?” in Vietnamese, as well as common answers to direction questions

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“Bích Phúc Đạt” and Other Vietnamese Names That Sound Naughty
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“Bích Phúc Đạt” and Other Vietnamese Names That Sound Naughty

ByWilliam March 28, 2022March 31, 2022

What does “Bích Phúc Đạt” mean in Vietnamese? Expats and tourists can learn Vietnamese via its funny (& naughty) sounding names.

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How to say Mother & Father in Vietnamese?
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How to say Mother & Father in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

Expats in Vietnam should learn the vocabulary about family, which is super important in Vietnam. Mẹ means mother, and Bố imeans father.

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How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Vietnamese
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How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam March 19, 2022March 21, 2022

The Vietnamese expression for “Happy Birthday!” is Chúc mừng sinh nhật. Learn more about Vietnamese culture surrounding birthdays

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Bà & Ông – Grandmother and Grandfather in Vietnamese
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Bà & Ông – Grandmother and Grandfather in Vietnamese

ByWilliam March 11, 2022March 11, 2022

Bà & Ông are key words to know in Vietnamese, in order to speak politely to elderly people. Listen to the properly pronunciation

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How to say “Help me!” in Vietnamese?
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How to say “Help me!” in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam February 12, 2022February 23, 2022

The Vietnamese expression for “Help me!” is Cứu tôi với. To call for an ambulance, say Gọi xe cấp cứu đi!

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How to say “Kiss me!” in Vietnamese
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How to say “Kiss me!” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam February 6, 2022February 6, 2022

For Valentine’s Day, learn how to say “kiss me” in Vietnamese: Hôn anh đi (for a man to say to a woman); Hôn em đi (for a woman to say to a man)

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How to say “You” and “Y’all” in Vietnamese
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How to say “You” and “Y’all” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam February 1, 2022March 11, 2022

“You” is commonly translated as bạn in Vietnamese. But, there are numerous second-person pronouns, varying by age, sex and familiarity

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How to Say “Shut up” Politely in Vietnamese
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How to Say “Shut up” Politely in Vietnamese

ByWilliam January 26, 2022January 28, 2022

From dealing with loud karaoke sounds or disciplining out-of-control children, learn how to politely say “please be quiet” in Vietnamese.

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How to say “Happy Lunar New Year” in Vietnamese?
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How to say “Happy Lunar New Year” in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam January 18, 2022December 14, 2022

To wish someone a ‘Happy Lunar New Year” (aka Tết) in Vietnamese is ‘Chúc mừng năm mới!’

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How to say “A little bit” in Vietnamese
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How to say “A little bit” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam January 15, 2022January 15, 2022

How to say “just a little bit” in Vietnamese, like if someone offers you some alcohol or tea.

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Em yêu anh – How to say “I love you” in Vietnamese
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Em yêu anh – How to say “I love you” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam January 13, 2022February 6, 2022

There are a variety of ways to say “I love you” in Vietnamese, like “em yêu anh” in North Vietnam, or “em thương anh” in South Vietnam

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What does Trần mean in Vietnamese?
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What does Trần mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam January 9, 2022January 20, 2022

Trần is one of the most common Vietnamese surnames. In modern Vietnamese it has multiple meanings, like roof-top, naked, and dusty.

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Calling Someone Fat is Cute in Vietnamese
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Calling Someone Fat is Cute in Vietnamese

ByWilliam January 8, 2022October 5, 2022

Calling someone béo in Vietnamese (fat) is not considered offensive — it is just a matter-of-fact description. Learn about Vietnamese fat culture.

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“So F**king Awesome!” in Vietnamese, and Other Slangs for Emphasis
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“So F**king Awesome!” in Vietnamese, and Other Slangs for Emphasis

ByWilliam January 6, 2022February 25, 2022

Vãi is “very” in Vietnamese. But, the more fun slang is to say “Vãi đái”, which is like “so f**king awesome”.

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Giời ơi! – How to say “Oh My God!” in Vietnamese
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Giời ơi! – How to say “Oh My God!” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

“Ối giời ơi”, or just “giời ơi” is pronounced like “zoi oi”. It means “Oh my God!” or “Oh Heavens!” in Vietnamese. People love to hear it.

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    • How to Haggle for Bargains in Vietnam
    • Investing in Vietnam
    • Dating Culture in Vietnam
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  • Travel
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    • Đà Nẵng Travel Itinerary
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    • When Will Vietnam Re-Open?
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