Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| tuyệt vời | [twiət̚˧˨ʔ vəːj˨˩] (Hà Nội, narrow) [twiək̚˨˩ʔ vəːj˦˩] (Huế, narrow) |
| tuyệt | [twiət̚˧˨ʔ] (Hà Nội, narrow) [twiək̚˨˩ʔ] (Huế, narrow) |
| vĩ đại | [vi˦ˀ˥ ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ] (Hà Nội, narrow) [vɪj˧˨ ʔɗaːj˨˩ʔ] (Huế, narrow) |
The phrase is used to describe things that are very good, such as high-quality experiences, feelings or objects. It can also function as an interjection to express excitement or approval, meaning 'Great!' or 'Wonderful!'
Which one should you use?
While tuyệt vời is used for positive experiences or high-quality things, vĩ đại should be reserved for greatness involving scale, historical impact or monumental achievements.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word tuyệt is a colloquial, shortened version of tuyệt vời and is frequently used in casual spoken conversation.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'very great' or 'very wonderful', you can add the intensifier rất before tuyệt or tuyệt vời. You may also use the phrase thật tuyệt to add emphasis, similar to saying 'That is truly great!'
Did you know?
- In Vietnamese, the word tuyệt can also mean 'extinct' or 'cut off' depending on the context, reflecting its root meaning of being absolute or final.
- Vietnamese speakers may use tuyệt vời ironically to describe a disaster, similar to how an English speaker might say 'Great, just great!' when something goes wrong.
- The word tuyệt is used in the term tuyệt chiêu, which refers to a 'great' or 'ultimate' move in martial arts or gaming.
Examples in context
- Nó sẽ tuyệt lắm.It will be great.This sentence uses the form tuyệt to describe a future state.Tatoeba #11326230 by mqd, translation #13723933 by an_hien
- Cà phê thật tuyệt.The coffee is great.This sentence uses the form tuyệt to describe the quality of coffee.Tatoeba #11426539 by chaule3, translation #5874290 by mailohilohi
- Rượu này có vị rất tuyệt.This wine tastes great.This sentence uses the form tuyệt to describe the taste of wine.Tatoeba #11402451 by chaule3, translation #1481682 by weihaiping
- Ý tưởng của bạn rất tuyệt!Your idea is great!
- Diễn viên đóng vai rất tuyệt!The actor played the role great!
- Bữa tiệc này thật tuyệt vời!This party is really great!
- Cuộc thi âm nhạc diễn ra tuyệt vời!The music competition was excellent!
- Bộ phim này tuyệt!This movie is great!
- Đồ ăn này tuyệt quá!This food is so great!
- Bạn chơi piano cực kỳ tốt!You play the piano extremely well!
- Quyết định này của bạn cực kỳ tốt!Your decision is extremely good!
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Example conversation
Mai and Nam are talking about a recent vacation.
- MaiChuyến du lịch của anh thế nào?How was your trip?
- NamMọi thứ đều tuyệt vời, Mai ạ.Everything was great, Mai.
- MaiAnh có thích đồ ăn ở đó không?Did you like the food there?
- NamCó, đồ ăn ở đó tuyệt vời lắm.Yes, the food there was great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “great” translations and entries tuyệt vời, tuyệt, vĩ đại, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
