Vietnamese · Greetings & Phrases

không có gì

You're welcome

Beginnerphrase

Definition

The standard reply to thanks, literally it is nothing.

Example

Cảm ơn! — Không có gì.

Thanks! — You're welcome.

Etymology

'Không có gì' literally means 'nothing' or 'it's nothing', evolving as a common response to expressions of thanks in Vietnamese culture.

How & Where It’s Used

Used informally, this phrase is primarily spoken in casual conversations and serves as a polite reply to 'thank you'.

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