🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Xin lỗi
"Excuse me" in Vietnamese · say it like sin loy

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Vietnamese is Xin lỗi. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Xin vui lòng
more formal, often used in customer service
Làm ơn
casual, used when asking for a favor

When to use it

Use 'Xin lỗi' when you want to politely interrupt someone or when you need to apologize. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can use it when you bump into someone or when you need to ask a question.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Xin lỗi, tôi có thể hỏi bạn một câu không?Excuse me, can I ask you a question?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Xin lỗi' with 'Xin chào', which means 'Hello'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Xin lỗi, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Vietnamese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Xin lỗi'?

Use it when you want to apologize or get someone's attention politely.

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