bánh ngọt

/ɓaːjŋ ɲɔt/
noun★Beginner
informal

A general term for sweet pastries, cakes, or desserts in Vietnamese cuisine.

Bánh ngọt là món ăn ưa thích của nhiều người.

Sweet pastries are a favorite food for many people.

💡

This term is commonly used to refer to a wide variety of sweet treats, including cakes, cookies, and traditional Vietnamese sweets like bánh da lợn or bánh tét.

Collocations

bánh ngọt truyền thốngtraditional sweet pastrybánh ngọt Việt NamVietnamese sweet pastry

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Related Phrases

bánh ngọt truyền thốngphrase
traditional sweet pastry
bánh ngọt Việt Namphrase
Vietnamese sweet pastry

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Vietnamese culture, bánh ngọt is often enjoyed during festivals, celebrations, and as a treat after meals.

📖Word Origin

The term 'bánh ngọt' combines 'bánh' (cake/pastry) and 'ngọt' (sweet), literally meaning 'sweet pastry' or 'sweet cake.'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to refer to sweet desserts and pastries, both traditional and modern.

Word Breakdown

bánh
cake or pastry
root
+
ngọt
sweet
root
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