# sớm meaning in Vietnamese: early (A1)

> sớm means “early, soon” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/som-early/ · Updated 2026-10-18

**sớm**: early

Level: A1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: som

## 1. early (adjective)

early, soon

- Mai em phải dậy sớm. — I have to get up early tomorrow.
- Chúc chị sớm khỏe lại. — Get well soon.

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