Learn Vietnamese in our kids podcast Mother Tongue!  

Xin Chao means hello in Vietnamese. Sirine is joined by Nally whose parents are from Vietnam. The Vietnamese language has some special tones that give words different meanings and Nally shares other special parts of her culture including her favourite Vietnamese snack. 

Here are the Vietnamese words you'll learn in this episode:

Xin Chao- Hello
Sao - A Vietnamese bamboo flute
Ao Dai - A traditional Vietnamese gown
Kìa Con Buom Vang - There Is Yellow Butterfly (the name of a popular Vietnamese song)
Nem Nuong - A Vietnamese snack (a type of grilled sausage on a stick)
Ngon Moo - Yummy
Chao - Bye

SONG:   

Kìa con bướm vàng
Kìa con bướm vàng
Xòe đôi cánh
Xòe đôi cánh
Tung cánh bay năm ba vòng
Tung cánh bay năm ba vòng.
Em ngồi xem
Em ngồi xem.

English translation:

There, yellow butterfly,
There, yellow butterfly
Spreads its wings
Spreads its wings,
Takes its flight
Takes its flight,
We sit and watch
We sit and watch.

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