🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases
How to say “Excuse me” in Vietnamese
Xin lỗi
sin loy
Literally: Ask (forgiveness for a) faultneutral
Used to get attention or pass someone. In restaurants and shops people normally call out a pronoun plus 'ơi' instead, which is not rude.
Other ways to say it
| Vietnamese | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anh ơi! / Chị ơi! / Em ơi! | ahn uh-ee / chee uh-ee / em uh-ee | Hey (sir / miss / waiter)! | Calling a waiter or vendor; pick the pronoun by age and gender |
In a sentence
Xin lỗi, cho tôi hỏi đường.
sin loy, chaw toy hoy duhng
Excuse me, may I ask for directions?
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“Excuse me” in other languages
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