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As a Vietnamese language teacher with 20 years of experience, I'm excited to teach you vocabulary related to relationships and dating in Vietnamese. In this lesson, we'll cover the terms and phrases you need to know to communicate effectively in romantic situations.

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Phrases for Romantic Situations

When you're out with that special someone in Vietnam, it's important to be able to express yourself clearly. Here are some phrases that can help:

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Anh yêu em.	[ʌŋ jɛʊ ɛm]	I love you. (male to female)
Em yêu anh.	[ɛm jɛʊ ʌŋ]	I love you. (female to male)
Cho em một nụ hôn	[tʃɔ ɛm môt nʊ̌w hôn]	Give me a kiss
Hẹn hò với em nhé?	[hěn hò voi ɛm nhê]	Will you go out with me?
Anh có muốn gặp lần nữa không?	[ʌŋ kǒ mwə̌n gə̌p lân nữa kôŋ]	Would you like to meet again?

Vocabulary Related to Relationships

Here are some of the most common words related to relationships:

• Người yêu: boyfriend or girlfriend
• Người yêu cũ: ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend
• Hẹn hò: dating
• Kết hôn: married
• Ly dị: divorced
• Gia đình: family

Conclusion

With these vocabulary words and phrases, you should be well-equipped to navigate romantic situations in Vietnamese. Don't be afraid to put them into practice and practice speaking with native Vietnamese speakers. Keep learning and exploring Vietnamese culture and language!

Sources

• Vietnamese Relationship Vocab: Learn Now 10+ Useful Phrases ...
• How to Say I Love You in Vietnamese - Romantic Word List
• Acculturation gaps in Vietnamese immigrant families: Impact on ...

With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Saying Goodbye & Days of the Week.

Table of Contents - Vietnamese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Hello and Goodbye
• Introducing Yourself

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Vietnamese Culture Basics

• Vietnamese Values
• Social Etiquette
• Cuisine and Dining

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Numbers and Counting

• Counting 1-10
• Counting 11-20
• Counting 21 and Beyond

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns and Gender
• Pronouns and Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Holidays and Celebrations

• Tet
• Mid-Autumn Festival

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Verbs and Verb Tenses

• Present Tense Verbs
• Past Tense Verbs
• Future Tense Verbs
• Modal Verbs

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Food and Drink

• Vietnamese Food
• Drinks and Beverages
• Food Ordering

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Arts and Entertainment

• Traditional Music
• Movie and Television

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Giving Directions

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Traditional Clothing

• Ao Dai
• Other Traditional Clothing

Other Lessons

• Geography
• Flowers
• Introducing Yourself
• Fruits
• Days of the week
• Autumn
• Food
• Weather and Climate
• Idiomatic Expressions
• Months of the year

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