Vietnamese · Greetings & Phrases

bạn khỏe không

How are you?

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A common question asking about wellbeing, literally are you healthy.

Example

Bạn khỏe không? — Tôi khỏe, cảm ơn.

How are you? — I am fine, thanks.

Etymology

'Bạn khỏe không' translates as 'Are you healthy?' with 'bạn' meaning 'you', 'khỏe' meaning 'healthy', and 'không' serving as a question particle.

How & Where It’s Used

This phrase is commonly used informally to check on someone's well-being, suitable for casual spoken interactions.

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