nhà ăn
/ɲaː ʔan˧˥/noun★Beginner— restaurant
general
A commercial establishment where food is prepared and served to customers.
Nhà ăn này có món ăn rất ngon.
This restaurant has very delicious food.
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The term is commonly used to refer to any type of restaurant, from casual eateries to fine dining establishments.
Collocations
nhà ăn nhanhfast food restaurantnhà ăn cao cấpfine dining restaurantnhà ăn gia đìnhfamily-run restaurant
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual
'Nhà ăn' is slightly more formal than 'quán ăn', which is more commonly used in everyday speech.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'nhà' (house) and 'ăn' (to eat), literally meaning 'house to eat'.
📝Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'nhà ăn' is a more formal term compared to 'quán ăn', which is more casual. Both terms are widely understood and used interchangeably in many contexts.
Word Breakdown
nhà
house
rootăn
to eat
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh