المعنى
Refusing an invitation to go somewhere.
خلفية ثقافية
Refusing directly is seen as aggressive. People often give a vague reason like 'bận' (busy) even if they just want to stay home. Refusals might be more indirect and involve more formal pronouns to maintain social distance and respect. Refusals are often warmer and might use 'hổng' instead of 'không' to sound more casual and friendly. In business, 'không đi được' is often followed by a promise to meet another time to keep the relationship (quan hệ) strong.
Add 'Tiếc quá'
Always add 'Tiếc quá' (So sad) before the phrase to sound more like a native speaker and show you care.
Watch the 'Được' position
Putting 'được' before the verb means you're being forbidden by someone else. Be careful!
المعنى
Refusing an invitation to go somewhere.
Add 'Tiếc quá'
Always add 'Tiếc quá' (So sad) before the phrase to sound more like a native speaker and show you care.
Watch the 'Được' position
Putting 'được' before the verb means you're being forbidden by someone else. Be careful!
The 'Đâu' trick
Add 'đâu' at the end ('không đi được đâu') to sound more firm if someone keeps insisting you go.
The 'Busy' Excuse
In Vietnam, 'bận' (busy) is a universal, polite excuse that no one questions. Use it with this phrase.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank to say 'I can't go' to a friend.
Mình xin lỗi, tối nay mình không ___ được.
'Đi' means 'go', which fits the context of an invitation.
Which sentence means 'I am not allowed to go'?
Choose the correct sentence:
When 'được' is before the verb, it usually means permission (or lack thereof).
Complete the dialogue with a polite refusal.
A: Mai đi bơi với tớ không? B: ________, tớ phải về quê rồi.
This is the most natural and polite way to decline a friend's invite.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are talking to your boss and can't attend a meeting.
The use of 'Dạ', 'em', and 'ạ' makes it appropriate for a formal workplace.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Common Reasons for 'Không đi được'
Work
- • Bận họp
- • Làm thêm
- • Đi công tác
Health
- • Ốm rồi
- • Đau chân
- • Mệt quá
Logistics
- • Hết tiền
- • Xe hỏng
- • Trời mưa
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMình xin lỗi, tối nay mình không ___ được.
'Đi' means 'go', which fits the context of an invitation.
Choose the correct sentence:
When 'được' is before the verb, it usually means permission (or lack thereof).
A: Mai đi bơi với tớ không? B: ________, tớ phải về quê rồi.
This is the most natural and polite way to decline a friend's invite.
You are talking to your boss and can't attend a meeting.
The use of 'Dạ', 'em', and 'ạ' makes it appropriate for a formal workplace.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt's grammatically correct but sounds like 'I won't go' (a choice), which can be rude. 'Không đi được' is much softer.
'Không thể đi' is formal and often implies a permanent or very serious inability. 'Không đi được' is for everyday plans.
Yes, but you must add 'Dạ' at the beginning and 'ạ' at the end: 'Dạ, em không đi được ạ.'
Add 'nữa' at the end: 'Tôi không đi được nữa.'
As a marker after a verb, yes. As a main verb, it means 'to receive' or 'to get'.
This is Southern Vietnamese slang/casual speech. 'Hông' is a cute/informal version of 'không'.
Yes! In Vietnamese, 'đi' (go) is often used where English speakers would say 'come' to an event.
You would say 'Tôi không đi lại được' (I can't walk/move around).
Absolutely. It's the standard way to reply to event invites on Facebook or Zalo.
Just remove 'không' and add it to the end: 'Bạn đi được không?'
عبارات ذات صلة
Không thể đi
similarCannot go (more formal/ability-focused)
Đi không nổi
specialized formCan't go (due to exhaustion/weakness)
Bận không đi được
builds onToo busy to go
Không đi đâu
contrastNot going anywhere / Won't go
Hết đi được luôn
specialized formCompletely unable to go anymore
