Vietnam · Vietnamese
Vietnam travel phrases for the moments that matter.
You don’t need a perfect sentence for every situation. Keep a few useful Vietnamese travel phrases close, show the written text when you need to, and leave room for a conversation.
Prepared phrases are open to everyone. Live translation and speech require sign-in.
Hello, thank you, and a little understanding.
| English | Vietnamese | Open phrase |
|---|---|---|
| Hello! | Xin chào! | Show ↗ |
| Thank you. | Cảm ơn. | Show ↗ |
| Excuse me. | Xin lỗi. | Show ↗ |
| Yes, please. | Vâng, làm ơn. | Show ↗ |
| No, thank you. | Không, cảm ơn. | Show ↗ |
| Do you speak English? | Bạn có nói tiếng Anh không? | Show ↗ |
| I don’t understand. | Tôi không hiểu. | Show ↗ |
| Could you say that again? | Bạn có thể nói lại được không? | Show ↗ |
| Please speak slowly. | Xin nói chậm một chút. | Show ↗ |
For the ride, the stop, and finding your way.
Order a meal. Ask for what you need.
| English | Vietnamese | Open phrase |
|---|---|---|
| Could I see the menu, please? | Cho tôi xem thực đơn được không? | Show ↗ |
| Not spicy, please. | Xin đừng cho cay. | Show ↗ |
| I am vegetarian. No meat, fish or fish sauce, please. | Tôi ăn chay. Xin đừng cho thịt, cá hoặc nước mắm. | Show ↗ |
| Water, please. | Cho tôi nước, làm ơn. | Show ↗ |
| The bill, please. | Cho tôi thanh toán, làm ơn. | Show ↗ |
The vegetarian phrase asks for no meat, fish, or fish sauce. Show the complete Vietnamese sentence so your request is visible.
A price, a size, and a moment to look.
| English | Vietnamese | Open phrase |
|---|---|---|
| How much does this cost? | Cái này giá bao nhiêu? | Show ↗ |
| Can I pay by card? | Tôi có thể thanh toán bằng thẻ không? | Show ↗ |
| Do you have a smaller size? | Bạn có cỡ nhỏ hơn không? | Show ↗ |
| Do you have a larger size? | Bạn có cỡ lớn hơn không? | Show ↗ |
| May I try this on? | Tôi có thể thử cái này không? | Show ↗ |
| I’m just looking, thank you. | Tôi chỉ xem thôi, cảm ơn. | Show ↗ |
| Can it be ready by tomorrow? | Có thể làm xong trước ngày mai không? | Show ↗ |
A reservation and a check-out question.
Leave space for the reply.
If you do not understand the answer, show “Please speak slowly” or “Could you say that again?” GoLocal can also listen to a short Vietnamese reply and return an English translation when you are online and signed in.
For an address, show the exact written address or a Google Maps place link alongside your phrase. The optional stay-details feature keeps your own accommodation information in your browser; you do not need to fill it in to use the phrasebook.
Open it now.
Keep it handy.
Visit the app once while you have internet access. Prepared phrases and local saves can then be available offline in that browser. Live translation and online speech still need a connection.
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What are useful Vietnamese phrases for travel?
Begin with “Xin chào” for hello, “Cảm ơn” for thank you, and a request such as “Xin nói chậm một chút” for speaking slowly. This guide groups prepared phrases by greetings, transport, food, shopping, and your stay.
Do I need to pronounce Vietnamese to use these phrases?
You can show the Vietnamese text on your phone. Vietnamese uses tone marks, so keep the written accents intact. GoLocal also offers online speech playback with an AI-generated voice when you are signed in.
Can I change a phrase for my own situation?
Yes. Use “Say something” in GoLocal to write your own English request and translate it into Vietnamese. The English-to-Vietnamese guide also has a form for starting a draft.