bánh mì
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ mi˨˩]
The Vietnamese word for bread is bánh mì. Wiktionary also lists bánh mỳ and bánh tây.
Meaning: baked dough made from cereals (noun)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| bánh mì | [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ mi˨˩] (Hà Nội, narrow) [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ mɪj˦˩] (Huế, narrow) |
| bánh mỳ | |
| bánh tây | [ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ təj˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [ʔɓɛɲ˦˧˥ təj˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
bánh mì refers to baked dough made from cereals.
Which one should you use?
bánh mì is the standard spelling. bánh mỳ is a common alternative spelling. bánh tây is another form used for bread.
Is it said differently in some regions?
bánh mỳ is a common alternative spelling used frequently in certain regions and in informal writing.
Related words
When do people say it?
In Vietnam, bánh mì often refers specifically to a popular street food sandwich consisting of a baguette filled with various meats and vegetables, rather than just a loaf of bread.
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Examples in context
- Tôi thích bánh mì.I like bread.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for bánh mì.Tatoeba #9031470 by dotheduyet1999, translation #3254621 by CK
- Tôi đã mua bánh mì.I bought bread.This sentence is useful for describing the action of buying bánh mì.Tatoeba #13340269 by leucammieuvu, translation #8933564 by CK
- Tôi không ăn bánh mì.I don't eat bread.This sentence is useful for stating that one does not eat bánh mì.Tatoeba #4786301 by tucm, translation #3826038 by CK
- Tôi muốn mua một ổ bánh mì.I would like to buy a loaf of bread.
- Đây là một cái bánh mì rất thơm ngon.This is a very delicious bread.
- Bánh mỳ ở đây rất ngon.The bread here is delicious.
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chi and Tuấn are preparing breakfast together.
- ChiAnh có muốn ăn bánh mì không?Do you want to eat bread?
- TuấnCó, cho anh một ổ nhé.Yes, give me one loaf please.
- ChiEm sẽ phết bơ lên bánh mì.I will spread butter on the bread.
- TuấnCảm ơn em, Chi.Thank you, Chi.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bread” translations and entries bánh mì, bánh mỳ, bánh tây, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bánh, bánh mì, bánh tây, mì, tây, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
