🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to say “Yes” in Vietnamese

Vâng

vuhng

neutral

Polite 'yes' in the North. Southerners say 'dạ' for the same function, and 'ừ' is casual among friends or to younger people. For 'Do you have...?' questions, answer with 'có'.

Other ways to say it

VietnamesePronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
DạyahYes (polite)Respectful yes, especially to elders; standard in the South
ỪuhYeahInformal, to friends or younger people
CókawYes (I have / there is)Answering a 'có ... không?' question

In a sentence

Vâng, tôi hiểu rồi.

vuhng, toy hee-oo zoy

Yes, I understand now.

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