# hoặc meaning in Vietnamese: or (A1)

> hoặc means “or” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/hoac-or/ · Updated 2026-10-18

**hoặc**: or

Level: A1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: hoac

## 1. or (conjunction)

In statements, especially in writing. To ask someone to choose, use *hay*.

- Em rảnh thứ bảy hoặc chủ nhật. — I'm free on Saturday or Sunday.
- Trả bằng tiền mặt hoặc thẻ. — Pay in cash or by card.

Grammar: [Or in statements: A hoặc B](https://vietnamesebuddy.com/grammar/hoac-or/)

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