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nói

to speak

verb CEFR A1 Vietnamese
nói to speak

Meaning

Common Collocations

nói chuyện
to speak
nói thật
to speak the truth

Examples

Tôi nói tiếng Việt.
I speak Vietnamese.
Anh ấy nói rất nhỏ.
He speaks very quietly.

Synonyms

These Vietnamese words all mean "to speak", but differ in register and usage.

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FAQ

How do you say "to speak" in Vietnamese?
"to speak" is nói in Vietnamese.
What does nói mean in English?
nói means "to speak" (verb). to speak.
How is nói pronounced?
You can listen to nói on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is nói used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi nói tiếng Việt. (I speak Vietnamese.); Anh ấy nói rất nhỏ. (He speaks very quietly.).

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