Xin chào, tôi chỉ xem thôi ạ.
Approx. pronunciation: sin chow, toy chee sem thoy ah
Hello, I am just looking, thank you.
Shop with curiosity and clarity.
Vietnamese Shopping Phrases
Ask about a price, find the right size, and complete a purchase without losing your friendly tone.
Start the lesson
Begin by browsing politely
A greeting and a soft question make it clear that you are looking, not demanding. The phonetic hints are approximate learner cues and do not show Vietnamese tones.
Cái này có những màu gì ạ?
Approx. pronunciation: guy nay kaw nyoong mow zee ah
What colors does this come in?
Tôi có thể xem cái kia không ạ?
Approx. pronunciation: toy kaw thay sem kai kee-ah khom ah
Could I see that one over there?
Ask the price and details
Pointing to the item keeps the question simple. Let the seller answer first, then repeat the amount if you want to confirm it.
Cái này bao nhiêu tiền ạ?
Approx. pronunciation: kai nay bow nyew tee-en ah
How much is this?
Giá này đã bao gồm thuế chưa ạ?
Approx. pronunciation: zah nay da bao goom twey chuh ah
Does this price include tax yet?
Chất liệu của món này là gì ạ?
Approx. pronunciation: jut lee-ow koo-ah mon nay la zee ah
What is this item made of?
Find a size that fits
Sizes can vary by item, so ask for the measurement or try-on option rather than assuming a label will match what you know.
“Cỡ” and “size” are both used for size. “Bạn có cỡ lớn hơn không?” means “Do you have a larger size?” and “Có cỡ nhỏ hơn không?” asks for a smaller one. “Mặc thử được không ạ?” means “May I try it on?”
Useful colors include “đen” (black), “trắng” (white), “đỏ” (red), “xanh” (blue or green depending on the phrase), and “vàng” (yellow). If color matters, point to a sample and ask “Màu này gọi là gì ạ?”
Choose without pressure
This short exchange lets you ask for another option and take a moment before deciding.
You Bạn có màu xanh đậm không ạ? Do you have dark blue?
Shop staff Dạ có, bạn xem mẫu này nhé. Yes, here; please have a look at this sample.
You Đẹp quá. Để tôi suy nghĩ thêm một chút ạ. It is lovely. Let me think about it a little more.
Pay and ask for a receipt
Use these phrases at the counter. Keep your payment method visible and check the total on the screen or receipt.
Tôi thanh toán bằng thẻ được không ạ?
Approx. pronunciation: toy tang toan bang thay duck khom ah
Can I pay by card?
Tôi trả tiền mặt ạ.
Approx. pronunciation: toy cha tee-en mut ah
I will pay in cash.
Cho tôi xin hóa đơn ạ.
Approx. pronunciation: chaw toy sin hwa don ah
Please give me the receipt.
Keep the tone comfortable
A purchase can be quick even when you are still learning. Simple words and a smile do more than a perfect accent.
“Tôi lấy món này” means “I will take this item.” If you decide not to buy, “Cảm ơn, tôi không lấy ạ” is a respectful way to decline. “Để tôi xem thêm” means “Let me look a little more.”
In everyday stores, “Cho tôi hỏi…” is a natural opener. In a more casual southern conversation you may hear “hông?” for “không?”; you can continue using the standard “không?” without sounding unnatural.