🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "Long time no see" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Lâu rồi không gặp
"Long time no see" in Vietnamese · say it like lau roy khong gap

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Vietnamese is Lâu rồi không gặp. 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

Lâu lắm không gặp
A more casual way to say it
Đã lâu không gặp
A slightly more formal variant

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you haven't seen in a while. It's a friendly way to acknowledge the time that has passed. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Chào bạn, lâu rồi không gặp!Hello, long time no see!
Mình đã lâu không gặp nhau, có gì mới không?We haven't seen each other in a long time, what's new?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone when pronouncing 'lâu'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Lâu rồi không gặp, 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 appropriate to use this phrase in a formal meeting?

It's better to use a more formal variant like 'Đã lâu không gặp' in formal situations.

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