# nói meaning in Vietnamese: to speak (A1)

> nói means “to speak, to say” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/noi-speak/ · Updated 2026-10-18

**nói**: speak

Level: A1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: noi

## 1. speak (verb)

to speak, to say

To say something to someone, add *với*: *Em nói với chị rồi.*

- Anh nói tiếng Việt giỏi quá! — You speak Vietnamese so well!
- Saigon: Chị nói gì vậy? | Hà Nội: Chị nói gì thế? — What did you say?

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