Learn Basic Vietnamese Vocabulary

Essential Vietnamese Words for Beginners

Vietnamese is a tonal language, meaning that pronunciation can change the meaning of words. Basic vocabulary such as 'Xin chào' (Hello), 'Cảm ơn' (Thank you), and 'Vâng' (Yes) will help you start communicating in Vietnamese.

This word search puzzle introduces common Vietnamese words that will help you get started with the language.

Did You Know?

• 'Xin chào' is the standard greeting in Vietnamese, meaning 'hello.'
• 'Cảm ơn' means 'thank you' and is an important phrase for showing politeness.
• 'Vâng' means 'yes,' while 'Không' means 'no' in Vietnamese.
• Vietnamese is a tonal language with six different tones that can change a word’s meaning completely.