cà ri
[kaː˨˩ zi˧˧]
The English word curry is translated into Vietnamese as cà ri. Wiktionary also lists ca ri.
Meaning: dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese | IPA |
|---|---|
| cà ri | [kaː˨˩ zi˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [kaː˦˩ ʐɪj˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
| ca ri | [kaː˧˧ zi˧˧] (Hà Nội, narrow) [kaː˧˧ ʐɪj˧˧] (Huế, narrow) |
The term refers to the dish known as curry.
Did you know?
- Vietnamese cà ri is often served with bánh mì or toasted bread rather than just rice.
- The word cà ri is a linguistic traveler, tracing its roots back to the Tamil word kaṟi through English or French influence.
- The word cà in cà ri is also the general term for eggplants in Vietnamese, such as cà tím.
Examples in context
- Tôi muốn ăn một bát cà ri.I would like to eat a bowl of curry.
- Cách làm sa tế giúp món cà ri thêm thơm ngon và hấp dẫn.Making sa tế enhances the flavor and appeal of curry.
- Tôi thích ăn cà ri.I like eating curry.
- Món cà ri này rất ngon.This curry dish is very delicious.
- Bạn có muốn thử cà ri không?Do you want to try the curry?
Example conversation
Mai and Nam are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- MaiTrưa nay mình ăn cà ri nhé?Shall we eat curry for lunch today?
- NamĐược, tôi cũng đang thèm cà ri.Okay, I am craving curry too.
- MaiAnh muốn ăn cà ri gà không?Do you want to eat chicken curry?
- NamVâng, cà ri gà là nhất.Yes, chicken curry is the best.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “curry” translations and entries cà ri, ca ri, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ca, ca ri, cà, cà ri, ri, CC BY-SA 4.0.
