Language/Vietnamese/Vocabulary/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.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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