thìa
/tʰiə̀/
spoon
Lấy cho tôi một cái thìa đi.
Give me a spoon, please.
neutral
A utensil with a shallow bowl and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving food.
Bạn có thể lấy cho tôi một cái thìa không?
Can you pass me a spoon?
Commonly used in Vietnamese households for eating rice or soup.
Pro Tip
Regional variation
In Southern Vietnam, 'muỗng' is the standard word for 'spoon,' while 'thìa' is more common in the North.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *tʰiːʔ, ultimately from Proto-Mon-Khmer *tʰiːʔ (spoon). Related to Muong 'thìa' and other Vietic languages.
Usage Notes
In Northern Vietnam, 'thìa' is more commonly used, while 'muỗng' is preferred in the South. Both refer to the same utensil.
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