táo
[taːw˧˦]
The English word apple is translated into Vietnamese as táo. Wiktionary also lists táo tây and bôm.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| táo | [taːw˧˦] (Hà Nội, narrow) [taːw˨˩˦] (Huế, narrow) |
| táo tây | [taːw˧˦ təj˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [taːw˨˩˦ təj˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
| bôm | [ʔɓom˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [ʔɓom˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
| bom | [ʔɓɔm˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [ʔɓɔm˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
The word refers to the fruit of the Malus domestica.
Which one should you use?
While táo is the general term, táo tây is often used to specifically distinguish the Western apple (Malus domestica) from other local fruits that might share similar names or characteristics in certain contexts. Note that bôm and bom are also listed as forms.
How does it change in a sentence?
To count apples, you must use the classifier quả before the word táo, forming quả táo to mean an apple / the apple. If you wish to specify the color of the apple, place the color adjective after the noun, such as táo đỏ for a red apple.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, táo can be a shortened form of táo bón, which refers to constipation.
Examples in context
- quả táo đó rất ngonThat apple was really delicious.This sentence is useful for describing the taste of a táo.Tatoeba #9550414 by Alex_do, translation #9529020 by CK
- Nó là một loại táo.It's a type of apple.This sentence is useful for identifying a type of táo.Tatoeba #14034683 by leucammieuvu, translation #14034431 by araneo
- Tôi không ăn lõi táo.I don't eat apple cores.This sentence is useful for discussing parts of a táo.Tatoeba #9735849 by dotheduyet1999, translation #752148 by CK
- Dạy trẻ biết tên các loại trái cây như: táo, cam, lê…Teach children the names of various fruits like: apple, orange, pear…
- Nghiên cứu mới nhất cho thấy quả táo có thể cung cấp nhiều chất chống oxi hóa.The latest research shows that apples can provide many antioxidants.
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chi and Hùng are in the kitchen.
- ChiHùng ơi, anh có muốn ăn táo không?Hùng, do you want to eat an apple?
- HùngCó, cho anh một quả táo nhé.Yes, give me an apple please.
- ChiĐây, táo này ngọt lắm.Here, this apple is very sweet.
- HùngCảm ơn Chi, táo ngon thật!Thank you Chi, the apple is really delicious!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries táo, táo tây, bôm, bom, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bom, bôm, táo, táo tây, tây, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
