Vietnamese · A2 (Elementary)
Home in Vietnamese: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Vietnamese words for home are tiền thuê (rent), chủ nhà (landlord) and chuyển nhà (moving). The full Vietnamese home phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Vietnamese vocabulary for home, with example sentences and English translations. This is A2 (Elementary) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Vietnamese to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key home vocabulary
| Vietnamese | English |
|---|---|
| tiền thuê | rent |
| chủ nhà | landlord |
| chuyển nhà | moving |
| đồ nội thất | furniture |
| thang máy | lift / elevator |
| tầng | floor / storey |
| phí dịch vụ | service charges |
| tiền đặt cọc | security deposit |
| hợp đồng thuê nhà | rental contract |
| khu phố | neighbourhood |
Example sentences
Tiền thuê là mười triệu đồng mỗi tháng.
The rent is ten million dong per month.
Chủ nhà sẽ gọi cho tôi ngày mai.
The landlord will call me tomorrow.
Ngày chuyển nhà là mồng một tháng Bảy.
Moving day is the first of July.
Tiền đặt cọc bằng ba tháng tiền thuê.
The deposit equals three months rent.
Tòa nhà có thang máy.
The building has a lift.
Đây là khu phố yên tĩnh.
This is a quiet neighbourhood.
How to actually learn these
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