Southern Vietnamese phrasebook
Every word and phrase from our course, free — with the real Southern pronunciation you'll hear in Saigon, phonetic guides, and example sentences. Tap any word to hear it spoken.
Greetings & Introductions
Basic Pleasantries
Numbers 1-10
Family Members
Common Verbs
Food Basics
Basic Adjectives
Classifiers & Review
Colors
Time Expressions
Days of the Week
Common Places
Learning & Communication
Daily Routine
Question Words
Body Parts
Weather & Seasons
Feelings & States
Shopping Basics
Complex Sentences & Review
Transportation
Giving Directions
At the Restaurant
Health & Doctor
Numbers 100+ & Currency
Tense Markers
Comparisons
Hobbies & Free Time
Occupations & Work
Polite Requests & Formality
- làm ơn please (polite request)
- xin phép to request permission
- có thể can/be able to
- quý to value/respect (formal)
- thưa respectful address particle
- ạ polite sentence-final particle
- được không is that okay? / can I?
- xin lỗi sorry / excuse me
- ngồi to sit
- khách guest/customer
- trước before/in front
- nhẹ light/gentle
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