Vietnamese · B1 (Intermediate)
Workplace in Vietnamese: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Vietnamese words for workplace are hợp đồng lao động (employment contract), thời gian thử việc (probationary period) and môi trường làm việc (work environment). The full Vietnamese workplace phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Vietnamese vocabulary for workplace, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) 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 workplace vocabulary
| Vietnamese | English |
|---|---|
| hợp đồng lao động | employment contract |
| thời gian thử việc | probationary period |
| môi trường làm việc | work environment |
| tăng lương | salary increase |
| giấy chứng nhận y tế | medical certificate |
| công đoàn | trade union |
| làm việc tại nhà | work from home |
| đào tạo | training |
| quan hệ lao động | employment relationship |
| nghỉ thai sản | maternity leave |
Example sentences
Tôi đã ký hợp đồng lao động mới.
I signed a new employment contract.
Thời gian thử việc là hai tháng.
The probationary period is two months.
Tôi muốn thảo luận về tăng lương.
I want to discuss a salary increase.
Bác sĩ cấp giấy chứng nhận y tế.
The doctor issued a medical certificate.
Tôi đang nghỉ thai sản.
I am on maternity leave.
Công ty tài trợ khóa đào tạo của tôi.
The company sponsors my training.
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