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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 “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 “He” and “She” in Vietnamese?
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How to say “He” and “She” in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam January 29, 2022March 11, 2022

There is no single word for “he” or “she” in Vietnamese. There are a variety of words based on age and sex and reference family-members.

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4 Tricks To Speak Politely in Vietnamese
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4 Tricks To Speak Politely in Vietnamese

ByWilliam January 22, 2022April 17, 2022

Vietnam has a complex system of polite speech, including special pronouns, age- and sex-specific speech, and even different vocabularies.

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What does “Đi đi mau” mean in Vietnamese?
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What does “Đi đi mau” mean in Vietnamese?

ByWilliam January 2, 2022January 2, 2022

Đi đi mau translates to “go go, quickly!” in Vietnamese, like “Let’s go!” in English, or “Hurry up! Let’s move!”

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How to Say Uncle and Auntie in Vietnamese
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How to Say Uncle and Auntie in Vietnamese

ByWilliam December 29, 2021October 18, 2022

Uncle and Aunt are polite words used to refer to elder strangers, like “sir”/ “madam”. However, Vietnamese has more than 6 words for aunt & uncle.

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Meaning of “Anh ơi” in Vietnamese
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Meaning of “Anh ơi” in Vietnamese

ByWilliam July 23, 2021December 30, 2022

“Anh ơi” means “Hey, excuse me Mister”, but only for males with 15 years of your age. Vietnamese has complex pronoun rules based on age.

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  • Language
    • Vietnamese Tones
    • Vowels and Consonants
    • Best Free Online Resources
    • Top Phrases
    • Past, Present and Future Tenses
    • Word-of-the-Day Blog
  • Culture
    • 14 Fun & Unusual Facts About Modern Vietnamese Culture
    • 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
    • Most Underrated Destinations
    • Đà Nẵng Travel Itinerary
    • Common Scams to Avoid
    • When Will Vietnam Re-Open?
    • DIY Coffee Tour in Hanoi
    • DIY Food Tour in Hanoi
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