# lười meaning in Vietnamese: lazy (A1)

> lười means “lazy” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/luoi-lazy/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**lười**: lazy

Level: A1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: luoi

## 1. lazy (adjective)

Before a verb: can't be bothered to do it, as in *lười nấu ăn*.

- Hôm nay tui lười nấu ăn quá. — I don't feel like cooking today.
- Con mèo này lười lắm, ngủ cả ngày. — This cat is so lazy, it sleeps all day.

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