bánh sủi cảo
The Vietnamese phrase for dumplings is bánh sủi cảo.
bánh sủi cảo is used to refer to dumplings.
Did you know?
- Despite a popular folk etymology, the word bánh does not come from the French word 'pain'. It appears in Vietnamese texts from the 12th century, hundreds of years before the French arrived in Vietnam.
- In Vietnamese, the word bánh is used as a broad category for any food made from flour, including cakes, pastries and even some types of noodles.
Examples in context
- Tôi muốn ăn một cái bánh xếp.I want to eat a dumpling.
- Bánh xếp này thơm ngon quá!This dumpling is so delicious!
- Bạn đã từng ăn bánh xếp chưa?Have you ever eaten dumplings?
- Mình đi mua bánh bao, bạn có muốn không?I'm going to buy dumplings, do you want some?
- Bánh bao này nóng hổi và thịt bên trong thật thơm!This dumpling is hot and the meat inside is delicious!
- Chị làm bánh bao thực sự ngon!Sister, you make incredibly tasty dumplings!
- Tôi muốn ăn bánh sủi cảo.I want to eat dumplings.
- Bánh sủi cảo này rất ngon.These dumplings are very delicious.
- Bạn có muốn thử bánh sủi cảo không?Do you want to try the dumplings?
Example conversation
Chi and Minh are choosing a snack at a night market.
- ChiMinh ơi, chúng ta ăn bánh sủi cảo nhé?Minh, shall we eat dumplings?
- MinhĐược đấy, tôi cũng đang thấy đói.That sounds good, I am feeling hungry too.
- ChiChỗ này có bánh sủi cảo rất nổi tiếng.This place has very famous dumplings.
- MinhVậy thì đi thôi, Chi.Then let's go, Chi.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bánh, cảo, sủi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
