Tiếng Việt · Saying Candidate

nói thật nhé

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Meaning · English

The honesty preamble — "let me be real with you" — the polite drumroll before candid feedback lands.

Literally: speaking truthfully, okay

Where it’s used: More common Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam

Examples

Nói thật nhé, màu áo này hợp với cậu hơn cái hôm qua nhiều.Honestly? This shirt color suits you way better than yesterday's.

Editorial example (batch 047)

Sources & notes

Discovered via slangviet.com (headword reference only; definition and example written independently for Idiomer). Retrieved 2026-08-05. Typed as a common phrase — popular everyday language, deliberately NOT classified as an idiom. Reference page: slangviet.com/phrases/noi-that-nhe.

Topics: Everyday talk

Common questions

What does “nói thật nhé” mean?

The honesty preamble — "let me be real with you" — the polite drumroll before candid feedback lands. Literally: speaking truthfully, okay

Is “nói thật nhé” formal or informal?

nói thật nhé is generally informal.

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