🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "Good" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Tốt
"Good" in Vietnamese · say it like toht

The most natural way to say "Good" in Vietnamese is Tốt. 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

Khá tốt
used to express something is quite good
Rất tốt
used to emphasize something is very good

When to use it

You can use 'tốt' when you want to express approval or satisfaction with something. It is suitable in both casual and formal contexts. For example, you can say it about food, a performance, or a service.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Món ăn này rất tốt.This dish is very good.
Công việc của bạn làm rất tốt.Your work is very good.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'tốt' with 'hay', which means 'good' in a different context, often related to fun or interesting.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Tốt, 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

Can 'tốt' be used in formal situations?

'Tốt' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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