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Tran Hieu Ngan won Vietnam's first Olympic medal at the 2000 FREELANG - HELLO in all languages. 162 languages, and counting! Click on a column title to sort the column alphabetically. In brown: phonetical transcription. bonjour (morning) / bonsoir (evening) / salut (colloquial) hails (to a man) / haila (to a woman) / hailai (plural m.) / hailos (plural f.) Добрый день ( dobrii den "Konban wa" means "good evening," and you can use this greeting in Japanese to say "hello" at night. The structure is the same as that of " konnichi wa ," the only difference is the use of 晩 ( ban) for "evening" in place of 日 ( nichi) for "day." Related: How to discuss family in Japanese and How to count to 10 in Japanese numbers 5. Tadaima Vay Tiền Online Chuyển Khoản Ngay. Download Article Download Article The Vietnamese word "chào" means "hello" when translated into English, but you generally shouldn't use "chào" on its own when greeting someone in Vietnamese. The language has various rules about greeting others based on age, gender, and familiarity, so you'll need to implement those rules to speak a proper greeting. 1 Say "xin chào" as a general greeting. If you only learn one Vietnamese greeting, "xin chào" would likely be the best greeting to choose.[1] Pronounce "xin chào" as sin jow The word "chào" means "hello" in English, but you would rarely use it alone. Typically, you would need to follow the term with another word based on the age, gender, and familiarity of the other person. Adding "xin" to the front of "chào" makes the phrase more polite. Native Vietnamese speakers would typically reserve this for someone who is older or admired, but non-native speakers can use this phrasing as a polite way to say "hello" to anyone when the correct ending phrase is unknown. 2 Use "chào bạn" when you're close. If you're close in age to someone, the most accurate way to say "hello" would be "chào bạn."[2] Pronounce "chào bạn" as jow bahn The word "chào" means "hello" in English, and "bạn" is an informal way to say "you." Since it's an informal version of the word "you," however, avoid using it when addressing elders or others you need to show respect to. This phrase would be appropriate for both males and females. You can also use this phrase to say "hello" to someone you're on familiar terms with, regardless of age or gender. Advertisement 3 Opt for "chào anh" or "chào chị" when speaking to elders. If the other person is an older male, use "chào anh." If the other person is an older female, use "chào chị."[3] Pronounce "chào anh" as jow ahn Pronounce "chào chị" as jow jee The term "ahn" is a polite way to say "you" when the listener is male. Similarly, the term "chị" is a polite way to say "you" when the listener is female. Note that you would rarely use these greetings for someone who is younger or approximately the same age as you. 4 Switch to "chào em" for younger people. If you're speaking to someone notably younger than you, the most appropriate greeting would be "chào em."[4] Pronounce "chào em" as jow ehm Use this greeting regardless of whether the other person is male or female. Do not use this greeting is someone is older or approximately the same age as you. 5 Address someone by name when appropriate. If you're on familiar terms with someone, you can follow the "chào" greeting with that person's name.[5] If the other person is close in age or very familiar to you, you can omit the "you" portion of the greeting and use only the name. On the other hand, if you are not very familiar with the other person or if the other person is older or younger, you may still need to you the appropriate "you" pronoun. For example, if you're speaking to a close friend named Hien, you could simply greet that individual with "chào Hien." If Hien is an older female, you would need to say, "chào chị Hien." If she were a younger female, you would need to say, "chào em Hien." Also note that you should always use the other person's given name, not his or her family surname. This is true regardless of age, gender, or familiarity. Advertisement 1 Answer the phone with "Á-lô." When you answer the phone, the most normal way to greet the person on the other end is with "Á-lô!"[6] Pronounce "Á-lô" as ah-loh This greeting developed before caller identification services were available, so there was no way of knowing who the speaker might be when you answered the phone. As a result, the "you" pronouns are not often used in conjunction with this phrase. While this greeting is very appropriate for the phone, you should not use it when greeting someone face-to-face. 2 Learn the various time-of-day greetings. While it's fairly uncommon to vary the greeting based on the time of day, you may encounter such greetings on occasion.[7] These greetings are Good morning "chào buổi sáng" jow booh-ee shang Good afternoon "chào buổi chiều" jow booh-ee jeeh-oo Good evening "chào buổi tối" jow booh-ee doy In most situations, you won't need to use any of these greetings. A simple "chào" followed by the appropriate pronoun will suffice. If someone speaks one of these greetings to you first, however, it would be appropriate to return it. 3 Ask "khỏe không?" Immediately following the initial "hello," you can ask "how are you" by saying "khỏe không?"[8] Pronounce "khỏe không" as kweah kohng Translated literally, you're asking the other person "healthy or not?" You can use this phrase on its own, but it would be more appropriate to add the most fitting "you" pronoun to the front of the phrase based on age and gender "bạn" for someone close in age, "anh" for an older male, "chị" for an older female, and "em" for someone younger. For example, you would ask an older male "anh khỏe không?" 4 Respond to inquiries about your health. When someone asks you "khỏe không?," there are several ways to reply. A good general response would be "Khoẻ, cảm ơn."[9] Pronounce "Khoẻ, cảm ơn" as kweah, gam uhhn When translated into English, this response means "I'm healthy, thanks." Following your response, you can return the same question word for word "khỏe không?" or say "Ban thi sao?," which means, "And you?" Pronounce "ban thi sao" as ban ty sao 5 Welcome someone with "chào mừng." If you're greeting someone who has come to your home, workplace, dwelling, or event, you could greet that individual by saying "chào mừng," which is the Vietnamese equivalent of "welcome."[10] Pronounce "chào mừng" as jow munn The "mừng" portion of this phrase means "welcome," so in essence, you're saying "good welcome." You should also follow this greeting with the appropriate "you" pronoun "bạn" for someone close in age, "anh" for an older male, "chị" for an older female, and "em" for someone younger. For example, you would say to someone you're age, "chào mừng bạn." Advertisement Add New Question Question How do I say "What's your name?" in Vietnamese? Thành Vietfones Community Answer You can ask ' tên của bạn là gì? ' or just ' bạn tên gì?'. Question I would like to say "Welcome" to everyone arriving, as if addressing the whole Vietnamese Community. How would I say this? Vietnamese do not just say "welcome." They would greet everyone formally, as in, "Xin chào tất cả quý vị!" quý vị = ladies and gentlemen . Question How do I say "good bye" in Vietnamese? Thành Vietfones Community Answer Goodbye is 'Tạm biệt'. You can use Google Translate to learn the pronunciation. See more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Video Show respect by using the right body language. During the greeting, you should generally shake with both hands and slightly bow your head. If the other individual does not extend his or her hand, simply bow your head to that person. Vietnamese is a tonal language, so proper pronunciation is especially important. Different phrases can have different meanings when pronounced in certain ways. Listen to native speakers or watch instructional videos and practice these greetings before you need to use them. Advertisement References About This Article Article SummaryXTo say “Hello” in Vietnamese, start with the basic greeting "Xin chào" which is pronounced “sin jow.” If the person you’re greeting is about the same age as you, say "Chào bạn,” pronounced “jow bahn.” To say “Hello” to your elders, use the phrase "Chào anh" for men or "Chào chị” for women, which sound like “jow ahn” and “jow jee.” Alternatively, when greeting someone younger than you, you can say "Chào em,” which is pronounced “jow ehm.” For additional Vietnamese greetings, like how to answer the phone, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 207,445 times. Reader Success Stories Hatty Bankes Apr 23, 2017 "I am going to volunteer at a wildlife preserve in Vietnam and i want to be able to say at least a few basic things..." more Did this article help you? Vietnamese is a beautiful language with unique sounds that can be difficult for learners to master. But hey, no worries! We’re here to help you learn greetings in Vietnamese so you can talk to native speakers and make new friends. As you know, the Vietnamese language can be challenging to learn. It’s full of tones, has different writing systems, and relies heavily on context for meaning. So, if you want to make a good impression on Vietnamese speakers, it’s important to know some basic greetings. Read more to find out how to greet people in Vietnam and learn some useful phrases that will help you get around. Basics Of Vietnamese Greetings Vietnamese greetings are relatively simple and direct. However, it can be tricky to know how to say “hello” in Vietnamese correctly since you must choose the correct pronoun. And the Vietnamese language has a lot of pronouns that can be used in different ways. Xin chào is perhaps the most proper and courteous way to say “hello” in Vietnamese. It can be used to greet anybody. Moreover, chào sounds quite similar to the Italian salutation “ciao,” making it simple to recall. The emphasis on the word “chào” indicates that it should be spoken with a “falling tone.” Now that we have chào at our disposal, it’s time to explore the crazy realm of pronouns briefly to learn Vietnamese thoroughly. Using Vietnamese Pronouns One of the most interesting things about the Vietnamese language is it doesn’t have a word equivalent for “you.” Though you’d believe it would be helpful to have it, the Vietnamese people live without it. Alternatively, they use familial pronouns like “aunt,” “sister,” or “grandpa” to greet others and refer to themselves. These phrases don’t just pertain to their biological family. They like using them with everyone, including complete strangers. This can be confusing for a foreigner from the western culture, who may not know how to respond. But don’t worry! We’re here to help you with some handy translations. Here are a few examples EnglishVietnameseWhen To UseSoundYounger siblingEmWhen greeting a younger person or young people[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Em[/Speechword]FriendBạnWhen greeting close friends of the same age[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Bạn[/Speechword]Older brotherAnhWhen greeting a man who is quite older than you[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Anh[/Speechword]Brother sisterChịWhen greeting a woman who is quite older than you[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chị[/Speechword]UncleChúWhen greeting an adult man[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chú[/Speechword]AuntCôWhen greeting an adult woman[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Cô[/Speechword]GrandpaôngWhen greeting an elderly man or someone much older than you[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]ông[/Speechword]GrandmaBàWhen greeting an elderly woman or someone much older than you[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Bà[/Speechword] Just as Vietnamese has no exact word for “you” that can be used in all situations, it also lacks a word for “I”. The word you use for “I” depends on who is speaking to you. If a person uses the same word for “you” that they use for themselves, then “I” and “you” are also interchangeable when referring to this individual. This may sound complicated, but don’t worry. Most Vietnamese people won’t take offense if you use the wrong word. In fact, they might even be impressed that you’re trying to speak their language! Greetings You Should Learn In Vietnamese Learning to greet people in a new language can be one of the most intimidating parts of learning a new tongue. In Vietnamese, there are many different ways to say hello and goodbye, depending on the person’s gender, age, social status, and the time of day. Here are some of the most common Vietnamese greetings you should learn Hello Vietnamese people use chào or xin chào to say hello. However, they never greet someone by saying just chào. There’s always a pronoun or noun added to it, like what we’ve learned earlier. Once you’ve learned the right pronouns to address people in Vietnamese, all you have to do is add chào in front of their title to say hello. Xin chào [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]xin chào[/Speechword] For example EnglishVietnameseSoundHello older brotherChào anh[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chào anh[/Speechword]Hello older sisterChào chị[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chào chị[/Speechword]Hello younger peopleChào em[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chào em[/Speechword]Hello uncleChào chú[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chào chú[/Speechword]Hello auntieChào cô[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chào cô[/Speechword]Hello grandfatherChào ông[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chào ông[/Speechword]Hello grandmotherChào bà[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chào bà[/Speechword]Hello close friendChào bạn[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chào bạn[/Speechword]Hello everyoneChào cả nhà[Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Chào cả nhà[/Speechword] Xin chào is a polite greeting used in formal situations, especially when meeting complete strangers. For example, you can use it when greeting someone you don’t know very well, like a waiter or someone working at the reception desk of your hotel. You can also greet someone with respect by saying, “Xin Chào,” if you do not remember how to say the appropriate pronoun. Good Morning, Good Afternoon, And Good Evening If you’re confused by the many pronouns in this language, here are some safer options Chào buổi sáng means “good morning” [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]chào buổi sáng[/Speechword] Chào buổi chiều means “good afternoon” [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]chào buổi chiều[/Speechword] Chào buổi tối means “good evening” [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]chào buổi tối[/Speechword] Although chào bạn is the more common greeting, these are still worth knowing. How Are You? In Vietnamese, the way to ask someone how they are is by saying “Khỏe không?” which literally means “Are you healthy?” You can also add a pronoun to be more polite. For example, you could ask an older man, “anh khỏe không?” or brother, are you healthy? Khỏe không? [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Khỏe không?[/Speechword] I Am Fine In Vietnamese, there is no exact word that precisely corresponds to the English “yes.” To answer a question affirmatively, simply repeat the word from that question. Hence, the positive reply to “khỏe không?” is simply khỏe! “I’m healthy.” Không by itself just means “no.” So, if you’re feeling well, your reply might be Không! Khỏe! [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]khỏe![/Speechword] Không! [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Không![/Speechword] What Is Your Name When meeting someone for the first time, learning their name is an important social gesture. “Name” in Vietnamese is tên. So, to ask for it say tên của bạn là gì?, or the simpler bạn tên gì? When you have introduced yourselves and learned each other’s names, dropping the pronoun might be a good idea. In Vietnamese culture, it is considered polite to refer to yourself in the third person, even when this would sound odd if translated literally into English. Tên của bạn là gì? [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Tên của bạn là gì?[/Speechword] Bạn tên gì? [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Bạn tên gì?[/Speechword] For Example Phưc Phưc là ngừơi Việt. John là ngừơi Mỹ, phải không? [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Phưc là ngừơi Việt. John là ngừơi Mỹ, phải không?[/Speechword] George Không phãi, John là ngừơi Anh. [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Không phãi, John là ngừơi Anh.[/Speechword] Translation Phưc Phưc is Vietnamese. Is John American? George No, John is English. Goodbye We’ve learned to say “hello” in Vietnamese, but what about saying “goodbye”? Tạm biệt, which translates to “goodbye,” is the key term to grasp in this context. Tạm sounds similar to tam, with a brief down-tone on the ạ. This indicates that the pitch is rapid and low, almost aggressive. Biệt has two double-syllables, similar to “bee-et,” but is spoken quickly. The trick for English speakers whenever saying Tạm biệt is to avoid using a joyous high-pitch tone, as you would when saying goodbye to a friend. Doing so would erroneously alter the word’s meaning. Tạm biệt [Speechword voice=”Vietnamese Male” isinline]Tạm biệt[/Speechword] Ace Your Vietnamese Greetings With Ease So there you have it, a quick rundown of some of the most important greetings in Vietnamese and how to use them correctly. Now that you’ve got a handle on the basics, it’s time to practice what you’ve learned. Learn Vietnamese With The Ling App It’s time to put all these new words and phrases into practice. But if you still need help with your pronunciation, we’ve got you covered. Ling is an app that can help you learn Vietnamese from the ground up. With over 200 lessons, you’ll be able to master the basics of Vietnamese in no time. Check out the Ling app at the Play Store or App Store. With Ling, you’ll learn to speak Vietnamese like a native. The app will teach you the basics of pronunciation and grammar in an easy-to-follow format that’s fun and engaging.

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