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How to say “Expensive!” in Vietnamese
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How to say “Expensive!” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam July 14, 2021July 17, 2021

If you are a foreigner shopping in Vietnam, you are guaranteed to be quoted outrageously prices. You need to learn this simple phrase

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How to say “Please excuse me” in Vietnamese
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How to say “Please excuse me” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam July 8, 2021July 18, 2021

The way to say “I am sorry” is “Xin lỗi”. However, it can’t be used in the same way as in English — learn more about Vietnamese manners.

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What does “Chùa” mean in Vietnamese?
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What does “Chùa” mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam June 14, 2021December 30, 2022

Chùa is a Buddhist place of worship (i.e., a Pagoda). They can be ancient places, or carnival-esque amusement parks. However, “Chúa” means Jesus Christ.

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How to say “How are you doing today?” in Vietnamese?
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How to say “How are you doing today?” in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam June 11, 2021December 30, 2022

“Ăn com chưa?” literally means “have you eaten yet?”, but what Vietnamese friends really mean is “How are you doing?”

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Why is everyone yelling “Em ơi!” in Vietnam and what does it mean?
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Why is everyone yelling “Em ơi!” in Vietnam and what does it mean?

ByWilliam June 8, 2021December 30, 2022

If you sit in any cafe, you will hear shouts of “Em ơi!” every few minutes. It is the tip of the iceberg of an entire system of politeness in Vietnam.

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What does “Xe Om” mean in Vietnamese
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What does “Xe Om” mean in Vietnamese

ByWilliam June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Xe om means “hold on” to a driver as you ride on their motorbike. It is also the best way for tourists to get around cities and rural areas.

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What does “Người” mean in Vietnamese?
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What does “Người” mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam June 1, 2021July 28, 2021

Người means “people”, but it also functions like the English suffix “-er” when attached to a verb (e.g., driver).

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How do you say “fish” in Vietnamese?
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How do you say “fish” in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam May 29, 2021May 30, 2021

Fish is “cá” in Vietnamese (pronounced like ga). But “cá” also includes some marine mammals, such as the “Pig Fish”…

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What Does “Du Ma” Mean in Vietnamese?
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What Does “Du Ma” Mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam May 26, 2021February 25, 2022

“Đụ má” is a serious expletive in Vietnamese, equivalent to “f you” in English. It is to “địt mẹ” as “f you” is to “f**k you”.

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How do you say Boyfriend/Girlfriend in Vietnamese?
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How do you say Boyfriend/Girlfriend in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam May 25, 2021February 25, 2022

There are many Vietnamese words that signify “romantic partners”. Bạn gái is girl friend, while Bạn trai is boyfriend.

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Phô Mai vs Fromage: Vietnamese Words with French Origins
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Phô Mai vs Fromage: Vietnamese Words with French Origins

ByWilliam May 24, 2021December 31, 2021

There are several interesting lessons in the “pho mát vs fromage” phenomenon that can help you learn the Vietnamese accent.

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What does Quần mean in Vietnamese?
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What does Quần mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam May 21, 2021May 25, 2021

Quần is an example of overloading in Vietnamese: it means both “pants” as well as underwear, shorts, overalls and more

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How to Properly Pronounce Nguyễn in Vietnamese
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How to Properly Pronounce Nguyễn in Vietnamese

ByWilliam May 18, 2021November 23, 2022

Nguyễn can be anglicized to “win/when”, with an upward-pitch at the end, but the correct pronunciation is nearly impossible for foreigners, unless you learn this trick.

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What does “nước” mean in Vietnamese?
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What does “nước” mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam May 17, 2021May 24, 2021

Nước means anything liquidy, from drinking water (nước) to the sauce for bánh hỏi. As a traveller in Vietnam, you must know nước mía.

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How do you say “bad dog!” in Vietnamese?
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How do you say “bad dog!” in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam May 15, 2021May 25, 2021

If you’ve explored rural areas in developing countries, you’ll know scary-dog attacks are common. “Bad dog!”

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What does “Nhà” mean in Vietnamese?
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What does “Nhà” mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam May 14, 2021September 8, 2021

Nhà means “home” when said alone, but it is an overloaded term: it can also mean “building”, “hotel”, “bank”, and more

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How to Pronounce “Bánh Mì” and What Does it Mean?
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How to Pronounce “Bánh Mì” and What Does it Mean?

ByWilliam May 13, 2021July 17, 2021

Bánh mì is pronounced like “bang me”. Bánh loosely means baked-good and mì means “wheat flour”…

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  • Culture
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    • How to Haggle for Bargains in Vietnam
    • Investing in Vietnam
    • Dating Culture in Vietnam
    • Why is Vietnam so poor?
    • Religion in Vietnam
  • Travel
    • Guide to Hanoi’s Neighbourhoods
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    • Đà Nẵng Travel Itinerary
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    • When Will Vietnam Re-Open?
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