nhà hàng
/ɲaː haːŋ/A restaurant; a place where people go to eat meals that are prepared and served by staff.
Tôi muốn đi nhà hàng với bạn.
I want to go to a restaurant with you.
Nhà hàng này có món ăn rất ngon.
This restaurant has very delicious food.
The phrase 'nhà hàng' is a compound noun combining 'nhà' (house) and 'hàng' (goods/items), literally meaning 'house of goods,' but it specifically refers to a restaurant in modern usage.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Mistakes
Avoid confusing 'nhà hàng' with 'nhà kho' (warehouse) or 'nhà hàng không' (airport), as they are unrelated terms.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'nhà hàng' for formal contexts, such as writing or speaking with strangers, while 'quán ăn' is more casual and commonly used in everyday conversation.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'nhà' (house) and 'hàng' (goods), originally referring to a place where food is prepared and sold, similar to a shop or store. Over time, it became specifically associated with dining establishments.
📝Usage Notes
While 'nhà hàng' is the most common term for a restaurant in Vietnamese, 'quán ăn' is also widely used, especially for smaller or more casual eateries. 'Nhà hàng' is more formal and often used for larger or more upscale establishments.