# sếp meaning in Vietnamese: boss (A2)

> sếp means “boss” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/sep-boss/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**sếp**: boss

Level: A2 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: sep

## 1. boss (noun)

Staff also call the boss *sếp* to his or her face.

- Sếp tui rất dễ tính. — My boss is very easygoing.
- Sếp ơi, em về trước nha. — Boss, I'm heading off now.

casual

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