🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "It's okay" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Không sao
"It's okay" in Vietnamese · say it like kohng sow

The most natural way to say "It's okay" in Vietnamese is Không sao. 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

Không vấn đề gì
More formal, often used in professional settings
Không có gì
Casual, used to reassure someone

When to use it

You can use this phrase to reassure someone when they apologize or express concern. It's a friendly way to indicate that everything is fine. It can be used in both casual and formal situations.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Xin lỗi vì đã làm phiền bạn. Không sao.I'm sorry for bothering you. It's okay.
Nếu bạn không thích món ăn này, không sao.If you don't like this dish, it's okay.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'không có gì' which means 'it's nothing' and is used in different contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Không sao, 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 'không sao'?

Use 'không sao' when you want to comfort someone or indicate that a situation is not a problem.

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