Birthdays in Vietnam – Expat Guide to Birthday Gifts, Traditions and Expressions
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.
“What is your name?” in Vietnamese
How to ask “What is your name?” in Vietnamese, as well as some fun facts about Vietnamese name ordering and common names.
How to Ask “Where is?” in Vietnamese
How to ask “Where is?” or “Which direction to…?” in Vietnamese, as well as common answers to direction questions
How to say Mother & Father in Vietnamese?
Expats in Vietnam should learn the vocabulary about family, which is super important in Vietnam. Mẹ means mother, and Bố imeans father.
How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Vietnamese
The Vietnamese expression for “Happy Birthday!” is Chúc mừng sinh nhật. Learn more about Vietnamese culture surrounding birthdays
How to say “Help me!” in Vietnamese?
The Vietnamese expression for “Help me!” is Cứu tôi với. To call for an ambulance, say Gọi xe cấp cứu đi!
How to say “Kiss me!” in Vietnamese
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)
How to say “You” and “Y’all” in Vietnamese
“You” is commonly translated as bạn in Vietnamese. But, there are numerous second-person pronouns, varying by age, sex and familiarity
How to Say “Shut up” Politely in Vietnamese
From dealing with loud karaoke sounds or disciplining out-of-control children, learn how to politely say “please be quiet” in Vietnamese.
How to say “A little bit” in Vietnamese
How to say “just a little bit” in Vietnamese, like if someone offers you some alcohol or tea.
Em yêu anh – How to say “I love you” in Vietnamese
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
What does Trần mean in Vietnamese?
Trần is one of the most common Vietnamese surnames. In modern Vietnamese it has multiple meanings, like roof-top, naked, and dusty.
Calling Someone Fat is Cute in Vietnamese
Calling someone béo in Vietnamese (fat) is not considered offensive — it is just a matter-of-fact description. Learn about Vietnamese fat culture.
“So F**king Awesome!” in Vietnamese, and Other Slangs for Emphasis
Vãi is “very” in Vietnamese. But, the more fun slang is to say “Vãi đái”, which is like “so f**king awesome”.
Giời ơi! – How to say “Oh My God!” in Vietnamese
“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.
What does “Đi đi mau” mean in Vietnamese?
Đi đi mau translates to “go go, quickly!” in Vietnamese, like “Let’s go!” in English, or “Hurry up! Let’s move!”
“Cheers!” in Vietnamese
When Vietnamese men are drinking, their version of “Cheers!” is: Một, hai, ba, dô! which translates to “one, two, three, go!”
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Good Bye – Pronounce “Tạm Biệt” in Vietnamese [AUDIO]
Good bye is Tạm biệt in Vietnamese. The challenge for English speakers is to not say it with a joyful high-pitch intonation, but with a down-tone
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Cảm ơn – How to say “Thank you” in Vietnamese [Audio]
Cảm ơn sounds somewhat like “gam un”, including a clear articulation that separates the two words. Không có gì means “you’re welcome”.
What Does “Một Hai Ba” Mean in Vietnamese?
Một Hai Ba is Vietnamese for One Two Three. It is approximately pronounced like “Mut” (down-tone) “Hi” (as in Hi!) “Ba” (like a sheep). Audio lessons included.