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How Vietnamese and English compare

Shared writing system

Vietnamese and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.

Unrelated language families

Vietnamese belongs to the Austroasiatic family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.

Matching sentence structure

Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.

Speakers

Vietnamese: Approximately 86 million native speakers, making it the most spoken language in the Austroasiatic family. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

Common Vietnamese phrases in English

Everyday phrases translated from Vietnamese to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

Greetings: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
Xin chàoHello
Chào buổi sángGood morning
Chào buổi chiềuGood afternoon
Chào buổi tốiGood evening
Chúc ngủ ngonGood night
Tạm biệtGoodbye
Hẹn gặp lại sauSee you later
Hẹn gặp bạn vào ngày maiSee you tomorrow
Chào mừngWelcome
Bạn khỏe không?How are you?
Tôi ổn, cảm ơn bạnI am fine, thank you
Chúc một ngày tốt lànhHave a good day

Courtesy

Courtesy: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
Làm ơnPlease
Cảm ơn bạnThank you
Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiềuThank you very much
Không có chiYou are welcome
Yes
KhôngNo
Xin lỗiExcuse me
Tôi xin lỗiI am sorry
Không vấn đề gìNo problem
Tất nhiênOf course
Xin chúc mừngCongratulations
Chúc may mắnGood luck

Introductions

Introductions: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
Tên bạn là gì?What is your name?
Rất vui được gặp bạnNice to meet you
Bạn đến từ đâu?Where are you from?
Bạn bao nhiêu tuổi?How old are you?
Tôi là một sinh viênI am a student
Tôi ở đây vào kỳ nghỉI am here on holiday
Tôi ở đây vì công việcI am here for work
Đây là bạn của tôiThis is my friend

Numbers

Numbers: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
MộtOne
HaiTwo
BaThree
BốnFour
NămFive
SáuSix
BảySeven
TámEight
ChínNine
MườiTen
Một trămOne hundred
Một nghìnOne thousand

Time and dates

Time and dates: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
Hôm nayToday
Ngày maiTomorrow
Hôm quaYesterday
Bây giờNow
Sau nàyLater
Bây giờ là mấy giờ?What time is it?
Vào buổi sángIn the morning
Vào buổi tốiIn the evening
Thứ haiMonday
Thứ sáuFriday
Tuần tớiNext week
Một giờOne hour

Directions and travel

Directions and travel: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
Phòng tắm ở đâu?Where is the bathroom?
Nhà ga xe lửa ở đâu?Where is the train station?
Sân bay ở đâu?Where is the airport?
Làm thế nào để tôi đến đó?How do I get there?
Rẽ tráiTurn left
Rẽ phảiTurn right
Đi thẳng về phía trướcGo straight ahead
Nó ở gầnIt is near
Nó xaIt is far
Tôi bị lạcI am lost
Tôi cần một chiếc taxiI need a taxi
Tôi có thể mua vé ở đâu?Where can I buy a ticket?
Giá vé là bao nhiêu?How much is the ticket?
Đi bộ có an toàn không?Is it safe to walk?

Food and restaurants

Food and restaurants: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
Tôi đóiI am hungry
Tôi khátI am thirsty
Xin nướcWater, please
Vui lòng cho một bàn cho hai ngườiA table for two, please
Cho xin thực đơnThe menu, please
Bạn đề nghị gì?What do you recommend?
Tôi muốn cái nàyI would like this
Nó rất ngonIt is delicious
Xin vui lòng cho hóa đơnThe bill, please
Tôi không ăn thịtI do not eat meat
Tôi bị dị ứng thực phẩmI have a food allergy
Cà phêCoffee
TràTea
Bánh mìBread

Shopping and money

Shopping and money: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
Cái này giá bao nhiêu?How much does this cost?
Nó quá đắtIt is too expensive
Bạn có chấp nhận thẻ tín dụng không?Do you accept credit cards?
Tôi chỉ đang nhìnI am just looking
Tôi sẽ lấy nóI will take it
MởOpen
Đã đóngClosed
Lối vàoEntrance
ThoátExit
Chợ ở đâu?Where is the market?

Emergency and health

Emergency and health: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
Trợ giúpHelp
Gọi bác sĩCall a doctor
Gọi cảnh sátCall the police
Tôi cần giúp đỡI need help
Tôi bị ốmI am sick
Bệnh viện ở đâu?Where is the hospital?
Hiệu thuốc ở đâu?Where is the pharmacy?
Ở đây đau quáIt hurts here
Tôi cần một bác sĩI need a doctor
Có bệnh viện nào gần đây không?Is there a hospital nearby?

Getting help with language

Getting help with language: Vietnamese phrases and their English translations
VietnameseEnglish
Bạn có nói được tiếng Anh không?Do you speak English?
Tôi không hiểuI do not understand
Tôi hiểuI understand
Hãy nói chậm lạiPlease speak slowly
Hãy lặp lại điều đóPlease repeat that
Hãy viết nó raPlease write it down
Điều này có nghĩa là gì?What does this mean?
Làm thế nào để bạn nói điều này?How do you say this?
Tôi đang họcI am learning
Tôi nói một chútI speak a little
Bạn có thể giúp tôi được không?Can you help me?
Tôi không biếtI do not know

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About English Language

Geographical Distribution

English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

About Vietnamese Language

Geographical Distribution

Primarily spoken in Vietnam, with significant communities in the United States, Cambodia, France, Australia, and Canada.

Alphabet

Uses the Latin alphabet, specifically a modified version called Quốc Ngữ. It consists of 29 letters: A, Ă, Â, B, C, D, Đ, E, Ê, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, Ô, Ơ, P, Q, R, S, T, U, Ư, V, X, Y

Vowels

aăâeêioôơuưyA is pronounced as /a/Ă is pronounced as /ă/Â is pronounced as /ə/E is pronounced as /ɛ/Ê is pronounced as /e/I is pronounced as /i/O is pronounced as /ɔ/Ô is pronounced as /o/Ơ is pronounced as /ɤ/U is pronounced as /u/Ư is pronounced as /ɨ/Y is pronounced as /i/

Consonants

bcdđghklmnpqrstvxNote: Some consonants are pronounced differently in northern and southern dialects.

Phonetics

Features 44 phonemes including 11 vowels, 17 consonants, and 6 tones that differentiate meaning.

Grammar and Syntax

Generally follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) order. Uses particles and word order to express grammatical relations rather than inflection.

Loanwords

Includes words from Chinese, French, and English due to historical influences and interactions.

Language Family

Part of the Austroasiatic language family, under the Vietic group.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin-based Quốc Ngữ script. Historically, used Chữ Nôm, an adapted Chinese script.

Writing System History

Transitioned from Chữ Nôm to Quốc Ngữ during the French colonial period in the 19th century.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 86 million native speakers, making it the most spoken language in the Austroasiatic family.

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