làm sao để nói
lam sao de noi[laːm˨˩ saːw˧˧ ʔɗe˧˩ nɔj˧˦]word by word
The English phrase "how do you say" is translated into Vietnamese as làm sao để nói (lam sao de noi).
You can use this phrase to ask for the translation or pronunciation of a word or expression. To ask how to say a specific word in Vietnamese, place the word after the phrase and add trong tiếng Việt (in Vietnamese) at the end of your sentence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase làm sao để nói is composed of làm sao (how/in what way), để (to/in order to) and nói (say/speak).
How does it change in a sentence?
Although làm sao để nói is a common way to phrase the question, the alternative nói thế nào (say how/in what way) is a more natural and frequently used way to ask how to say something.
How do you pronounce it?
lam sao de noi
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Examples in context
- Làm sao để nói câu này?How do you say this sentence?
- Làm sao để nói từ này bằng tiếng Việt?How do you say this word in Vietnamese?
Example conversation
Mai asks Tuấn for help with an English phrase.
- MaiTuấn ơi, làm sao để nói 'thank you' trong tiếng Việt?Tuấn, how do you say 'thank you' in Vietnamese?
- TuấnBạn nói là 'cảm ơn'.You say 'cảm ơn'.
- MaiCảm ơn bạn nhiều!Thank you very much!
- TuấnKhông có gì.You're welcome.
