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OBB Active member

Member since 30 December 2013

OBBActive member10 February 2014 16:03:13

the Vietnamese language is always evolving. words used just years ago give way to new ones. i and hopefully other local Viets on this blog will help you understand the street language that is different from what you learn in the class room.

một chai - translated it means one bottle. in Viet slanguage it means one million.

jimbream Serial expat

Member since 12 May 2013

jimbreamSerial expat10 February 2014 16:20:23

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Word/phrase of the day eh?
I'd have to say -'' yet yet yet'''
It's a classic positive response to a request and with enthusiasm.

OBB Active member

Member since 30 December 2013

OBBActive member21 February 2014 17:21:00

"Youtube." When i say it western style my nieces/nephews look at me confused. in VN its pronounced "ooh - tu - beh."

OBB Active member

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OBBActive member26 March 2014 03:06:22

Sorry i havent contributed lately. The last 2-3 weeks for some reason i couldnt open threads on this site. It happened with touch screen devices. Since i only have a tablet and smart phone i couldnt post. Enough of the excuses.

If you get a message with the number 8 as in "toi thich 8" it means "to talk" I originally thought it meant to "bath" haha.

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