lạ miệng

/laː˦˥ miəŋ˧˨˧/
phrase★Intermediate— unfamiliar to the mouth
informal

Describing something (especially food or drink) that is unfamiliar or strange to one's taste or experience.

Tôi thích thử những món lạ miệng.

I like trying unfamiliar foods.

Hương vị này lạ miệng nhưng ngon.

This flavor is unfamiliar but delicious.

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Often used to describe new or exotic foods that one has not tasted before.

Related Phrases

lạ miệngphrase
unfamiliar to the mouth

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

This phrase is often used when trying new foods, especially in Vietnamese culture where food is a significant part of social interactions.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'lạ' (strange, unfamiliar) and 'miệng' (mouth), literally meaning 'unfamiliar to the mouth'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine to describe new or exotic foods that are not part of one's usual diet.

Word Breakdown

lạ
strange, unfamiliar
root
+
miệng
mouth
root
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