# quên meaning in Vietnamese: to forget (A2)

> quên means “to forget” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/quen-forget/ · Updated 2026-10-18

**quên**: forget

Level: A2 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: quen

## 1. forget (verb)

*Quên mất* is "completely forgot", the usual way to apologise.

- Em quên tên chị rồi, xin lỗi. — Sorry, I've forgotten your name.
- Đừng quên mua bánh mì nha. — Don't forget to buy bread.

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