Vietnamese

The English phrase “I am hungry” is translated into Vietnamese as Tôi đói. This phrase is used to state that you feel a need for food.

In Vietnamese, “take care” as an interjection is expressed as bảo trọng.

The English word lady is translated into Vietnamese as quý bà.

In Vietnamese, ‘really’ is expressed as thật sự. The adverb thật sự is used to mean ‘actually’ or ‘really’.

The English phrase ‘only’ is translated into Vietnamese as chỉ. chỉ is used as an adverb to mean without others or anything further, or exclusively.

To ask “do you speak English?” in Vietnamese, use Bạn có nói tiếng Anh không?

In Vietnamese, mason is translated as thợ nề. The term is used to describe a person who builds with stone or brick.

The English word peanut is translated into Vietnamese as đậu phộng, đậu phụng or lạc. All three terms refer to the legume resembling a nut.

The English word ‘hispanic’ is translated into Vietnamese as người gốc Tây Ban Nha.

The Vietnamese phrase for yum is mlem mlem. This phrase is used to indicate delight at the flavor of food.