đặt món

/ɗaːt moːn/
verb phraseIntermediate
informal

To order food or drinks at a restaurant or café

Tôi muốn đặt món trước khi đến nhà hàng.

I want to order the food before coming to the restaurant.

Hãy đặt món của bạn trước khi ngồi.

Please order your food before sitting down.

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This phrase is commonly used in casual and formal settings when ordering food or drinks at restaurants, cafés, or food stalls.

Collocations

đặt món trướcto order in advanceđặt món onlineto order onlineđặt món qua điện thoạito order by phone

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Related Phrases

đặt bànphrase
to reserve a table
đặt hàngphrase
to order goods

💡Pro Tip

Politeness in Ordering

In Vietnamese culture, it's polite to say 'Xin vui lòng' (Please) when ordering food, especially in formal settings.

Gold Rule

Ordering Etiquette

When ordering in Vietnam, it's common to wait for the server to take your order rather than approaching the kitchen directly.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is a combination of 'đặt' (to order) and 'món' (dish/food item), reflecting the action of ordering food in Vietnamese culture.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'đặt món' is a common phrase used in restaurants and cafés. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, depending on the setting.

Word Breakdown

đặt
to order
root
+
món
dish or food item
root
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