không
interjection · Beginner · Greetings & Phrases
Meaning
English: No; not
A negative answer; also negates verbs.
Examples
🗣 Bạn uống cà phê không? — Không, cảm ơn.
💬 Do you want coffee? — No, thanks.
Etymology
‘Không’ translates to ‘no’ or ‘not’ in Vietnamese and is a fundamental word used to negate statements.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Không’ is used in both formal and informal contexts, predominantly in spoken language, to express disagreement or negation.
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