# ha meaning in Vietnamese: isn't it? (A2)

> ha means “isn't it?” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/ha-isn-t-it/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**ha**: isn't it?

Level: A2 (our estimate)

## 1. isn't it? (particle)

At the end of a remark, it invites the other person to agree, like '…, isn't it?' or '…, huh?' (in Hà Nội, *nhỉ*). Not *hả*, which reacts to news.

- Hôm nay đẹp trời ha? — Lovely day, isn't it?
- Phở ở đây ngon ha? — The phở here is good, isn't it?

Also: [hen](https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/hen-isn-t-it/#s_hen_isn_t_it).

In Hà Nội you say [nhỉ](https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/nhi-isn-t-it/#s_nhi_isn_t_it).

Saigon only

Grammar: […, isn't it? (inviting agreement): ha / nhỉ](https://vietnamesebuddy.com/grammar/nhi-ha/)

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