mọi người
[mɔj˧˨ʔ ŋɨəj˨˩]
The English phrase "everyone" is translated into Vietnamese as mọi người.
mọi người is used to refer to a general group of people. You can use it in a common greeting such as Chào mọi người to say "Hello everyone".
Meaning: every person (pron)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mọi (every) and người (person/people).
Which one should you use?
While mọi người refers to a general group, tất cả mọi người is a more emphatic way to say "absolutely everyone".
How does it change in a sentence?
When using mọi người to emphasize that a quality applies to every single person in a group, the adverb đều (meaning all, both or in all cases) is often inserted before the verb or adjective.
Did you know?
- In Vietnamese, using mọi người as a general address can feel very inclusive, but it is often replaced by specific kinship terms like các anh chị depending on the age of the crowd.
- The word người for 'person' shares a linguistic root with the word ngươi, which means the 'pupil' of the eye.
Examples in context
- Mọi người đã đợi.Everyone waited.This sentence shows the use of mọi người to indicate a completed action.Tatoeba #9734040 by dotheduyet1999, translation #2094851 by CK
- Mọi người sợ Tom.Everyone feared Tom.This sentence shows mọi người being used as the subject of fear.Tatoeba #14034892 by nhuttan2004, translation #14010525 by Ergulis
- Mọi người đều đói.Everyone is hungry.This sentence demonstrates how to use the adverb đều with mọi người to emphasize a shared state.Tatoeba #13340409 by leucammieuvu, translation #8502524 by Hybrid
- Mọi người có muốn tham gia cuộc họp không?Does everyone want to join the meeting?
- Tất cả mọi người đã hiểu hướng dẫn của tôi chưa?Has everyone understood my instructions?
- Các bạn đã xem bộ phim mới chưa?Have you all watched the new movie?
- Mọi người ơi, hãy đến sớm để bắt đầu bữa tiệc nhé!Hey everyone, come early to start the party!
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Example conversation
Lan and Nam are organizing a small office party.
- LanMọi người có thích đồ ăn không?Does everyone like the food?
- NamCó, mọi người đều thấy rất ngon.Yes, everyone thinks it is very delicious.
- LanThật tốt khi mọi người thấy vui.It is good that everyone is happy.
- NamCảm ơn Lan đã chuẩn bị cho mọi người.Thank you, Lan, for preparing this for everyone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “everyone” translations and entries mọi người, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mọi, mọi người, người, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
