Vietnamese · BeginnerTôi bị mất ví rồi!I Lost My Wallet!

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00:00Intro
Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Vietnamese podcast.
Hi Mai! Hello to all our friends listening to us.
Nam, you look very cheerful today. Is something fun happening?
The weather is very nice today, and I get to sit and drink tea with you.
Oh my, you speak so sweetly! What is today's topic?
Today's topic is very practical and important in daily life.
That sounds useful! Please share it with me and our listeners.
It is about losing your wallet. Have you ever lost your wallet?
Oh, losing your wallet? I think everyone has worried about that.
That's right! When someone loses a wallet, they feel confused and very worried.
Right. A wallet has money and many important cards and papers inside.
So today we will learn six very common phrases.
These six phrases will help you stay calm in this situation.
Now, let's look at our six phrases for today.
The first phrase is: to lose your wallet.
The second phrase is: to leave something behind.
The third phrase is: to pick something up.
The fourth phrase is: information desk.
The fifth phrase is: to find something.
The sixth phrase is: to get something back.
Six phrases that are very easy to remember! Where should we start?
First, I will tell you a short example story.
Great! Let's listen to Nam's story.
Yesterday afternoon, I walked to a bookstore near Hoan Kiem Lake.
The area around Hoan Kiem Lake is breezy and pleasant in the afternoon.
There was a small corner selling chamomile tea and pretty picture books.
Drinking tea and reading books is really your usual habit!
That's right! I bought a small notebook and sat reading for half an hour.
Sitting quietly and reading like that is so comfortable and pleasant.
After that, I said goodbye to the staff and went out to walk along the street.
Walking around Hanoi's Old Quarter and looking at the streets is so much fun.
I saw a small bread shop by the road that smelled delicious.
Hanoi banh mi is crispy and delicious. The smell of pâté makes you hungry right away!
I wanted to buy a hot pâté banh mi for an afternoon snack.
It seems that thinking about tasty bread made you forget to check your things!
The bread smelled so good! After ordering, I reached into my jacket pocket for money.
At that moment, you must have thought of your wallet right away.
But I couldn't find my wallet anywhere! I checked my pants pockets, but they were empty too.
Oh my! You must have been shocked and worried.
I was! I was shocked and thought right away: Oh no, I lost my wallet!
Losing a wallet on a crowded street is really confusing and stressful.
I apologized to the bread seller and stood there thinking for a moment.
Staying calm and remembering the places you just visited is the right thing to do.
I wondered: Did I leave my wallet at the tea shop?
When we sit, read, and drink tea, we often put our wallet on the table and forget it.
I quickly walked back to the bookstore.
I hoped the wallet was still on the table.
But the table had been cleared, and nothing was left on it.
Oh, how suspenseful! The staff there would surely know something.
I found a staff member and gently asked about the wallet.
Bookstore staff are always very helpful and careful.
He smiled and said: A kind customer just picked up a wallet!
How lucky! Meeting a kind customer is truly heartwarming.
The customer had handed the wallet in at the building's information desk.
In a large building, the information desk is the best place to hand in lost items.
That's right! I went to the information desk on the first floor, near the main entrance.
The woman at the counter would surely ask for details to check the item.
She asked about the wallet's color and the name on the ID card inside.
Your familiar leather wallet is easy to identify by these details.
I said the wallet was brown leather and had my name on the card.
With clear information like that, the check is quick and accurate.
Every detail matched! Finally, I found my familiar wallet.
What a huge feeling of relief and happiness!
After signing to confirm it, I got everything back.
People in Hanoi are so kind and always willing to help.
The story had a happy ending, and it made me happy all day.
Now, let's learn each phrase carefully.
All right, everyone, please pay attention and follow along with the next part.
Now let's learn the first phrase of today's lesson.
The first phrase in our lesson is: to lose your wallet.
The Vietnamese phrase 'bị mất ví' means to lose your wallet. It means you cannot find your wallet anywhere.
In Vietnamese, the word 'bị' is often used for bad or unwanted things that happen.
Right! For example: I lost my wallet. What should I do now?
Or you can ask a friend: Have you ever lost your wallet?
In the North, the word 'ví' is often called 'bóp' in the South.
That's an interesting point! But everyone understands the word 'ví'.
Now let's move on to the second phrase.
The second phrase in our lesson is: to leave something behind.
The phrase 'Để quên' means to leave something behind. You put it somewhere and leave without remembering to take it.
The word 'để' means to put something somewhere, while 'quên' means not remembering to bring it.
When you cannot find your wallet, I think it is best to report it to the police right away!
I think a little differently. First, we should stay calm and check the places we visited.
You are right! Checking the place where you left it will be much faster.
For example: I left my wallet on the table at the coffee shop.
Or when leaving, you can remind your friends: Don't leave your things behind!
Now, let's learn the third phrase.
The third phrase in our lesson is: to pick something up.
The phrase 'Nhặt được' means to pick something up, or to find something that someone dropped.
The word 'nhặt' means picking up an object, and 'được' shows that you found something dropped.
For example: Someone just picked up your wallet at the entrance.
Or you can tell a staff member: I picked up this wallet on the bench.
People who find someone else's belongings usually hand them to a manager.
That is a good and valuable thing to do in daily life.
Let's move on to the fourth phrase.
The fourth phrase in our lesson is: information desk.
The phrase 'Quầy thông tin' means information desk, a place where people can get help and answers.
'Quầy' means a service counter, and 'thông tin' means information.
In shopping centers and airports, there is always an information desk.
For example: Please go to the information desk to ask about lost items.
Or: May I ask which floor the information desk is on?
I think we should take photos of our documents and save them on our phones ahead of time.
Exactly! When you describe your wallet at the information desk, it will be easy and quick to find.
Now, let's move on to the fifth phrase.
The fifth phrase in our lesson is: to find something.
The phrase 'Tìm thấy' means to find something—to see it after looking for it.
The word 'tìm' means to search, and 'thấy' means to see the result.
When you see your wallet, you can shout: I found it!
For example: Thank you, I have found my wallet!
When people hear this sentence, they feel happy with you.
And the last phrase—what is the sixth phrase?
The sixth phrase in our lesson is: to get something back.
The phrase 'Nhận lại' means to get something back, or to retrieve your belongings.
'Nhận' means to receive the item, and 'lại' shows that it goes back to the original owner.
For example: I just got my wallet back from the staff at the information desk.
Or: You need to bring some documents to get your items back.
Now, let's move on to the conversation practice.
Everyone, please repeat each short conversation below.
In this part, we will act out small real-life situations.
Situation one: You are sitting in a café and want to find your wallet.
I will play the customer, and Mai will play the café staff member.
All right, let's get started!
Excuse me, may I ask you a question?
Yes, how can I help you?
I think I lost my wallet in your shop earlier.
Do you remember which table you left it on?
I sat at table number five, near the balcony window.
Was it a black leather wallet?
That's right! Did anyone pick it up?
Yes! The server just picked it up and kept it safe.
Oh, how lucky! I found my wallet, and I am so happy. Thank you so much!
You're welcome! Please come to the cashier's counter to get your wallet back.
Thank you very much! I will be more careful.
That dialogue was very natural and included all the key phrases.
Now, let's move to situation two: at the shopping mall.
This time, Nam will ask for directions, and Mai will be at the information desk.
Hello! May I ask where the information desk is?
Yes, this is the mall's information desk.
I lost my wallet while shopping on the second floor.
Could you tell me what the wallet looks like?
My wallet is dark blue, and it has a bus card inside.
Yes, that's right! A security guard picked up this wallet earlier.
Wonderful! Can I get the wallet back now?
Yes, you just need to sign the confirmation logbook.
I have my wallet back. You have been very helpful!
You're welcome! Have a wonderful shopping day!
As you can see, speaking Vietnamese is not difficult at all.
If you remember the key words, you can have a conversation very easily.
Now, let's move on to the quick quiz.
That's right! Six quick questions are coming up.
Welcome, everyone, to today's Quick Quiz!
I am ready to answer all of Mai's questions.
Situation one: You touch your pocket and find no wallet. You want to say you lost it. What Vietnamese sentence do you say?
I will say right away: I lost my wallet!
Exactly! The answer was very quick and completely correct.
This sentence is short and easy to remember when you need to report the problem quickly.
Situation two: You remember putting your wallet on the table and then leaving. What do you tell your friend?
I will say: I left my wallet at the coffee shop!
Very good! 'Để quên' is exactly right in this situation.
Indeed, leaving things at a shop is something many people experience.
Situation three: You are walking and see a wallet on a bench. What do you say to let everyone know?
I will say: I just picked up a wallet here!
Very good! 'Nhặt được' means finding something that was dropped and picking it up.
The person who lost it nearby will hear you right away.
Situation four: You want to tell a friend to go to the help desk and ask about lost items. What do you say?
I will say: Please go to the information desk and ask!
Wonderful! The information desk is the fastest place to get help finding lost items.
Going to the information desk to ask is a safe and proper way to solve the problem.
Situation five: You see your wallet in the lost-and-found cabinet. What do you shout happily?
I will shout: I found my wallet!
Great! The happy feeling of finding your belongings is wonderful.
Getting your belongings back feels like a huge relief.
Situation six: After checking your papers, a staff member hands your wallet back. What do you say?
I will say: I got my wallet back. Thank you so much!
Perfect! Nam answered all six questions correctly.
Our listeners surely answered them all correctly too, right?
Now, let's move to the summary and review.
Everyone, please read the six phrases aloud with us one more time.
Now, let's look back at our six phrases for today.
Today's six phrases are short and easy to use in daily life.
The first phrase: to lose your wallet.
The second phrase: to leave something behind.
The third phrase: to pick something up.
The fourth phrase: information desk.
The fifth phrase: to find something.
The sixth phrase: to get something back.
And now it is time for the speaking challenge.
Today's speaking challenge is very simple.
Please say this sentence aloud: I found my wallet! I'll get it back at the information desk!
Let's repeat it once more: I found my wallet! I'll get it back at the information desk!
You speak very well, and your pronunciation is very clear!
Practice saying this sentence many times to feel more confident when you chat.
If you like today's lesson, please subscribe to our channel.
Thank you very much for always being with us.
See you all again in the next interesting lesson!
Goodbye, everyone! Have a wonderful day!

Key phrases

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bị mất víto lose your wallet
To lose your wallet / have a lost wallet
Cụm từ thứ nhất là: bị mất ví.The first phrase is: to lose your wallet.
để quênto leave something behind
To leave something behind / forget to take it
Cụm từ thứ hai là: để quên.The second phrase is: to leave something behind.
nhặt đượcto pick something up
To pick something up / find something someone dropped
Cụm từ thứ ba là: nhặt được.The third phrase is: to pick something up.
quầy thông tininformation desk
Information desk / service counter
Cụm từ thứ tư là: quầy thông tin.The fourth phrase is: information desk.
tìm thấyto find something
To find / discover something after looking
Cụm từ thứ năm là: tìm thấy.The fifth phrase is: to find something.
nhận lạito get something back
To get something back / retrieve it
Cụm từ thứ sáu là: nhận lại.The sixth phrase is: to get something back.

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Mình tìm thấy ví rồi, mình nhận lại ví, ở quầy thông tin nhé!I found my wallet! I'll get it back at the information desk!

cocoaTôi bị mất ví rồi!
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