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UK//viːɛt.nəˈmiːz//US//viˈɛt.nə.miːz//

Meaning of Vietnamese

Relating to Vietnam or its people or language.

In simple words: Relating to Vietnam or its people.

Vietnamese in a sentence

  • I love Vietnamese food, especially pho.
  • She speaks Vietnamese fluently.
  • The Vietnamese celebrate Tet, their New Year festival.
  • I am learning about Vietnamese history.
  • Vietnamese cuisine is known for its fresh herbs.

How to use Vietnamese

Used to describe something or someone from Vietnam. Appropriate in all contexts, including formal and informal.

Grammar pattern

adjective or noun

Memory hint

Think of 'Vietnam' plus 'ese' like 'Japanese' for people from Japan.

Related words

Collocations with Vietnamese

  • Vietnamese food
  • Vietnamese culture
  • Vietnamese people
  • Vietnamese language
  • Vietnamese New Year

Synonyms for Vietnamese

  • Vietnamese language
  • Vietnamese culture
  • Vietnamese people

Common mistakes with Vietnamese

  • Confused with 'Vietnam' which is the country name.
  • 'Vietnamese' can refer to both the language and the people.

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Frequently asked questions about Vietnamese

What does Vietnamese mean?

Relating to Vietnam or its people.

What is the definition of Vietnamese?

Relating to Vietnam or its people or language.

How do you use Vietnamese in a sentence?

I love Vietnamese food, especially pho.

Can you give another example of Vietnamese?

She speaks Vietnamese fluently.

What are synonyms for Vietnamese?

Common alternatives include Vietnamese language, Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese people.

What words go with Vietnamese?

It commonly pairs with Vietnamese food, Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese people, Vietnamese language, Vietnamese New Year.

What are common mistakes when using Vietnamese?

Confused with 'Vietnam' which is the country name. 'Vietnamese' can refer to both the language and the people.

How do you pronounce Vietnamese?

US: //viˈɛt.nə.miːz//, UK: //viːɛt.nəˈmiːz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Vietnamese?

Used to describe something or someone from Vietnam. Appropriate in all contexts, including formal and informal.