tráng miệng
[t͡ɕaːŋ˧˦ miəŋ˧˨ʔ]
The English phrase dessert is tráng miệng in Vietnamese.
The phrase tráng miệng is used both as a noun for 'dessert' and as a verb meaning 'to have dessert'.
Meaning: sweet confection served as the last course of a meal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the action of eating dessert, it is common to use the verb ăn (to eat) before tráng miệng.
Did you know?
- The phrase tráng miệng literally translates to 'rinse the mouth'. This implies that dessert is viewed as a way to cleanse the palate after a savory meal.
- In many Vietnamese contexts, 'dessert' is not a single dish but a variety of 'chè', which are sweet, liquid-based soups or puddings often served warm or cold.
- In Vietnam, the most traditional tráng miệng is often a simple piece of fresh fruit rather than a baked cake or pastry.
Examples in context
- Sau khi tráng miệng, tôi no bụng.After dessert, I was full.This sentence shows the state of being full after eating tráng miệng.Tatoeba #13878098 by leucammieuvu, translation #13877701 by Ioan_Cristian
- Tôi muốn tráng miệng bằng hoa quả.I would like fruit for dessert.This sentence shows how to express a preference for a specific type of tráng miệng.Tatoeba #13896358 by leucammieuvu, translation #13891178 by frpzzd
- Tôi muốn ăn tráng miệng bằng bánh ngọt.I'd like to have cake for dessert.This sentence shows how to express a desire to eat a specific type of tráng miệng.Tatoeba #3484769 by tucm, translation #39476 by CK
- Tôi muốn gọi món tráng miệng.I'd like to order dessert.
- Anh ấy thường ăn món tráng miệng sau bữa tối.He usually eats dessert after dinner.
- Bạn đã thử món tráng miệng Việt Nam chưa?Have you tried Vietnamese desserts?
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Example conversation
Nam and Mai are finishing a meal at a restaurant.
- NamMai ơi, bạn có muốn ăn tráng miệng không?Mai, do you want to have dessert?
- MaiCó, mình muốn ăn gì đó ngọt.Yes, I want to eat something sweet.
- NamVậy chúng ta gọi món tráng miệng nhé.Then let's order a dessert dish.
- MaiĐược, mình chọn kem nhé Nam.Okay, let's choose ice cream, Nam.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dessert” translations and entries tráng miệng, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries miệng, tráng, tráng miệng, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
