Words
Food
Culture
Slang/common phrases
Elementary
100

Xin chào

What is Hello

100

This famous Vietnamese noodle soup is usually made with broth, rice noodles, and beef or chicken.

What is phở

100

What is the Vietnamese Lunar New Year called?

What is Tết

100

Complete the phrase: “Một, hai, ba, _____!”

What is dô!

100

What does “một” mean?

What is one

200

cảm ơn

What is thank you

200

This Vietnamese sandwich is served on a crispy baguette.

What is bánh mì

200

What color is especially associated with luck and celebration during Tết?

What is red

200

What does “đi chơi” mean?

What is to go out / hang out

200

What does “hai” mean?

What is two

300

mẹ

What is mom/mother

300

What Vietnamese dish literally means something similar to “crushed rice” and is commonly served with grilled pork?

What is cơm tấm

300

What are the red envelopes given during Tết called?

What is lì xì

300

If someone says “ngon!” after eating something, what are they saying?

What is “delicious!”

300

What does “đỏ” mean?

What is red

400

bạn

What is friend

400

This Vietnamese dessert drink can contain beans, jelly, fruit, coconut milk, and other sweet toppings.

What is chè

400

What is the Vietnamese traditional long dress called?

What is áo dài

400

What does “buồn” mean?

What is sad

400

What does “trắng” mean?

What is white

500

nhớ

What is to miss/remember

500

This Vietnamese dish is made with rice paper wrapped around shrimp, pork, noodles, and fresh herbs. It is often served with peanut or hoisin dipping sauce.

What are gỏi cuốn (Vietnamese spring rolls)

500

During Tết, what do younger people traditionally do when greeting older family members to show respect?

What is give Tết greetings / well wishes

500

What does “yêu” mean?


What is love / to love

500

What does “mười” mean?

What is ten
M
e
n
u