Language/Vietnamese/Vocabulary/Drinks-and-Beverages

◀️ Vietnamese Food — Previous Lesson

Next Lesson — Food Ordering ▶️

Vietnamese Vocabulary → Food and Drink → Drinks and Beverages

As a Vietnamese language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to Vietnamese vocabulary related to drinks and beverages. Whether you're ordering drinks at a café or restaurant, or simply want to learn more about Vietnamese culture, this lesson is perfect for beginner students who want to expand their vocabulary.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Relationships & Counting 11 20.

Vietnamese Drinks and Beverages

Vietnamese drinks and beverages are a big part of Vietnamese culture. From the ubiquitous iced coffee to fresh fruit juices, there are a variety of refreshing drinks to try out.

Coffee

Vietnamese coffee is a popular drink around the world, and it's a must-try when visiting Vietnam. The most popular coffee varieties are cà phê đen (black coffee), cà phê sữa (coffee with condensed milk), and cà phê đá (iced coffee).

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Cà phê đen	[kaː fɛː jɛn]	Black coffee
Cà phê sữa	[kaː fɛː suə]	Coffee with condensed milk
Cà phê đá	[kaː fɛː ɗaː]	Iced coffee

Tea

Tea is another popular drink in Vietnam. It is usually served hot and plain, with sugar or lime juice, or with fresh herbs such as jasmine, lotus, or pandan. Popular varieties include trà đen (black tea), trà xanh (green tea), and trà đào (peach tea).

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Trà đen	[traː ɗen]	Black tea
Trà xanh	[traː zan]	Green tea
Trà đào	[traː ɗaːw]	Peach tea

Soft Drinks

In Vietnam, soft drinks are commonly referred to as nước ngọt, which literally translates to "sweet water". Popular soft drink brands include Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and 7-Up. However, there are also many locally-produced soft drinks to try out such as Sting, Fanta Sarsi, and Sữa Bò (sweetened condensed milk mixed with soda water).

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Nước ngọt	[nuək ŋot]	Soft drink
Coca-Cola	[ko ka ko la]	Coca-Cola
Pepsi	[pepsi]	Pepsi
7-Up	[sev ʌp]	7-Up
Sting	[stiŋ]	Sting
Fanta Sarsi	[faːn ta saɹ si]	Fanta Sarsi
Sữa Bò	[suə bɔ]	Sweetened condensed milk mixed with soda water

Fruit Juices

Fruit juices are a popular drink in Vietnam, as the country is known for its wide variety of fresh fruits. Popular juice varieties include trái cây tươi (fresh fruit juice), sữa chua cây (fruit yogurt smoothie), and sinh tố (fruit smoothie).

Vietnamese	Pronunciation	English
Trái cây tươi	[traːj kaːj twɔj]	Fresh fruit juice
Sữa chua cây	[suə t͡ɕʷa kaːj]	Fruit yogurt smoothie
Sinh tố	[sɨns tɔ]	Fruit smoothie

Conclusion

I hope this lesson has been helpful in expanding your vocabulary related to drinks and beverages in Vietnamese. Remember to practice speaking and using these words in everyday conversation. Vietnam has a rich culture and exploring its cuisine and drinks is a great way to immerse yourself in it.

Sources

• beverage | Vietnamese translation - Cambridge Dictionary
• 9 Ways To Say Cheers In Vietnamese When Drinking - Ling App

Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: Nature and Environment & Body.

Table of Contents - Vietnamese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

  ---

Greetings and Introductions

• Hello and Goodbye
• Introducing Yourself

  ---

Vietnamese Culture Basics

• Vietnamese Values
• Social Etiquette
• Cuisine and Dining

  ---

Numbers and Counting

• Counting 1-10
• Counting 11-20
• Counting 21 and Beyond

  ---

Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns and Gender
• Pronouns and Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

  ---

Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

  ---

Holidays and Celebrations

• Tet
• Mid-Autumn Festival

  ---

Verbs and Verb Tenses

• Present Tense Verbs
• Past Tense Verbs
• Future Tense Verbs
• Modal Verbs

  ---

Food and Drink

• Vietnamese Food
• Drinks and Beverages
• Food Ordering

  ---

Arts and Entertainment

• Traditional Music
• Movie and Television

  ---

Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

  ---

Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Giving Directions

  ---

Traditional Clothing

• Ao Dai
• Other Traditional Clothing

Other Lessons

• Nature and Environment
• Health
• Count to 10
• Drinks
• Parts of the Body
• Hobbies
• Games
• Modes of Transportation
• Food Ordering

◀️ Vietnamese Food — Previous Lesson

Next Lesson — Food Ordering ▶️