trưa ăn

/tɹɯ́ə ʔan/

lunch

Hôm nay tôi ăn trưa ở nhà.

Today I ate lunch at home.

informal

The midday meal, typically eaten between 11 AM and 2 PM.

Trưa ăn gì hôm nay?

What are you having for lunch today?

Tôi thường ăn trưa ở quán gần văn phòng.

I usually have lunch at the restaurant near my office.

In Vietnamese culture, 'trưa ăn' is a common phrase referring to the midday meal, which can range from a light snack to a full meal depending on personal habits and regional customs.

Collocations

ăn trưahave lunchtrưa ăn nhẹhave a light lunchtrưa ăn ở nhàeat lunch at home

Synonyms

bữa trưa trưa ăn bữa ăn trưa

Antonyms

bữa sáng bữa tối

Related Phrases

ăn trưaphrase

to have lunch

bữa trưaphrase

lunch

Pro Tip

Cultural Note

In Vietnam, lunch is often a substantial meal, especially in rural areas where people may work long hours in the fields.

Gold Rule

Usage Clarity

While 'trưa ăn' is correct, 'bữa trưa' is more commonly used in formal writing and media.

Word Origin

Composed of 'trưa' (noon) and 'ăn' (to eat), this phrase literally means 'noon eat' and refers to the midday meal in Vietnamese culture.

Usage Notes

While 'trưa ăn' is commonly used, 'bữa trưa' is also a standard way to refer to lunch. The phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

trưa

noon

root

ăn

to eat

root

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