Local Dictionary

Vietnam is the Non-English speaking country. So you should prepare some sample sentences in Vietnamese to communicate in case of necessity. The majority of local young people are speaking English well so if you have problems you can ask them for help. Here are some basic phrases you can use when needed.

ASKING FOR DIRECTIONS

Here are some basic sentences for asking for directions. You should use Google Translate to convey thoughts more convenient.

In order from up to down: English - Vietnamese - Audio. Audio speech from google.

Excuse me, do you know where the bus station is?

Xin lỗi, anh có biết bến xe bus ở đâu không?

I'm sorry, i'm looking for this address.

Xin lỗi, tôi đang tìm địa chỉ này.

Can you show me on the map?

Bạn chỉ  tôi đường đi trên bản đồ được không?

GREETING

 

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Notes

Vietnamese as well based on the alphabet but has diacritical marks. To enter into apps, you need to erase diacritical marks.

For example: You want to go to "Bùi Viện" street, you must enter into applications is "Bui Vien".

You should use Google translate to facilitate communication.