# phải không meaning in Vietnamese: checking question

> phải không means “checking question” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/phai-khong/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**phải không**: checking question

Level: A1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: phai khong

## 1. checking question (particle)

Goes at the end of a statement, after a short pause, to check something you think is true, like '…, right?' or '…, isn't it?'. It fits after any statement, even one with *là*, and is fine with anyone.

Answer *phải* or *đúng rồi* for yes, *không phải* for no. *Hả* is different: it reacts to news you've only just heard.

- Em tên Lan, phải không? — Your name's Lan, right?
- Anh là người Mỹ, phải không? — You're American, right?

Grammar: [Checking a statement: …, phải không?](https://vietnamesebuddy.com/grammar/phai-khong-tag/)

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