Bedeutung
Praising someone's work.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Praise is often given collectively. A teacher might say 'Cả lớp làm tốt lắm' (The whole class did well) to avoid making individual students feel too singled out. Northerners may use 'đấy' instead of 'lắm' for a slightly more understated but firm praise. Southerners are often more expressive and might add 'nghen' or 'nè' to the end to make it sound friendlier. In modern tech startups in Vietnam, 'Làm tốt lắm' is often used alongside English terms like 'Good job' or 'Kudos'.
Add a Pronoun
Always add a pronoun like 'Em', 'Con', or 'Bạn' before the phrase to make it sound more natural and warm.
Watch the Tone
If you say it too quickly with a flat tone, it can sound like you don't actually care. Use a rising pitch on 'Tốt' and 'Lắm' to show genuine enthusiasm.
Bedeutung
Praising someone's work.
Add a Pronoun
Always add a pronoun like 'Em', 'Con', or 'Bạn' before the phrase to make it sound more natural and warm.
Watch the Tone
If you say it too quickly with a flat tone, it can sound like you don't actually care. Use a rising pitch on 'Tốt' and 'Lắm' to show genuine enthusiasm.
The 'Ạ' Rule
If you absolutely must praise someone older, add 'ạ' at the end: 'Bác làm tốt lắm ạ!' (This is still rare, but the 'ạ' saves it from being rude).
Body Language
A thumbs-up is widely understood in Vietnam and pairs perfectly with this phrase.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct word order to praise a younger student.
Em ___ ___ ___.
The correct order is Verb (làm) + Adjective (tốt) + Intensifier (lắm).
Match the phrase to the correct social situation.
Which phrase should you use for your boss who just gave a great speech?
You must use 'ạ' and avoid 'Làm tốt lắm' when speaking to a superior.
Fill in the missing intensifier.
Anh làm tốt ___, cảm ơn anh nhé!
'Lắm' is the most natural intensifier to follow 'tốt' in this spoken context.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: Tớ vừa thi đỗ bằng lái xe rồi! B: Wow, ___ ___ ___!
'Làm tốt lắm' is the standard way to congratulate someone on an achievement.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEm ___ ___ ___.
The correct order is Verb (làm) + Adjective (tốt) + Intensifier (lắm).
Which phrase should you use for your boss who just gave a great speech?
You must use 'ạ' and avoid 'Làm tốt lắm' when speaking to a superior.
Anh làm tốt ___, cảm ơn anh nhé!
'Lắm' is the most natural intensifier to follow 'tốt' in this spoken context.
A: Tớ vừa thi đỗ bằng lái xe rồi! B: Wow, ___ ___ ___!
'Làm tốt lắm' is the standard way to congratulate someone on an achievement.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's better to say 'Cô dạy hay quá ạ' (You teach so well). 'Làm tốt lắm' sounds like you are grading the teacher.
'Tốt' refers to the quality of the work, while 'Giỏi' refers to the skill of the person. They are often interchangeable, but 'Giỏi' is more personal.
Yes, it is common in professional emails when a manager is giving feedback to a team.
You can say 'Làm quá tốt luôn!' or 'Làm cực kỳ tốt!'.
You can say it to the cook, but it's more common to say 'Ngon lắm' (Very delicious).
Yes, but it only follows adjectives. You can't say 'Lắm làm tốt'.
Yes, 'Làm đỉnh quá' or 'Làm chất đấy' are popular among younger people.
No, that would sound very arrogant. Instead, say 'Tôi đã cố gắng hết sức' (I tried my best).
Use: 'Làm tốt lắm, nhưng mà...'.
Yes, it is used nationwide, though the accent will differ.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Giỏi lắm
similarVery skillful/smart
Tuyệt vời
builds onWonderful/Excellent
Khá lắm
similarQuite good / Not bad
Được đấy
informalThat's good / Not bad
Hoàn thành tốt
specialized formWell completed
