Vietnamese · Greetings & Phrases
không
No; not
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
A negative answer; also negates verbs.
Example
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.