🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Bạn bao nhiêu tuổi?
"How old are you?" in Vietnamese · say it like bahn bow nyew tooy

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Vietnamese is Bạn bao nhiêu tuổi?. 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

Bạn tuổi gì?
A more casual way to ask, often used among friends.
Quý vị bao nhiêu tuổi?
A formal way to ask, suitable for addressing elders or in formal settings.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to know someone's age in a friendly manner. It is appropriate in both casual and semi-formal situations. Avoid using it with strangers unless you have established a rapport.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Bạn bao nhiêu tuổi?How old are you?
Chị năm nay bao nhiêu tuổi?How old are you this year, sister?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'Bạn' at the beginning, which makes the question sound abrupt.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Bạn bao nhiêu tuổi?, 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

Is it rude to ask someone's age?

It can be considered impolite if asked to someone you don't know well, so use it carefully.

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