Vietnamese Word Frequency List – Most Common Words
Discover the 1000 most common Vietnamese words with English translations. This Vietnamese frequency dictionary helps you learn Vietnamese vocabulary by frequency – perfect for beginners building their vocabulary with basic Vietnamese words and phrases.
FAQ: Vietnamese word frequency lists
What is a Vietnamese frequency list?
A Vietnamese frequency list ranks words by how often they appear in real usage. If you learn higher-frequency words first, you’ll understand more Vietnamese faster.
Is this the 1000 most common Vietnamese words list?
This page is built around the top 1,000+ most common Vietnamese words, with English translations, so you can focus on the most useful vocabulary.
How should I study this list?
Learn small batches, review with spaced repetition, and always pair vocabulary with pronunciation so you can recognize words in listening.
Need tones & accent marks?
If you’re not sure how to pronounce what you’re learning, start with the pronunciation guide (tones, vowels, and diacritics).
Vietnamese Pronunciation Guide →Want the system behind spelling?
Use the interactive syllable chart to understand legal syllables, tone-mark placement, and spelling rules.
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