bánh mì kẹp xúc xích
The English phrase "hot dog" is translated into Vietnamese as bánh mì kẹp xúc xích.
The phrase refers to a frankfurter served in a bun. In casual contexts, such as when ordering street food, people may simply refer to the item by its main component, xúc xích.
Meaning: frankfurter in a bun (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase bánh mì kẹp xúc xích is composed of bánh mì (bread), kẹp (to sandwich/clamp between) and xúc xích (sausage).
Which one should you use?
While bánh mì kẹp xúc xích is the standard term, xúc xích kẹp bánh mì is a common alternative word order that means "sausage sandwiched in bread".
Did you know?
- The word mì in the phrase is a loanword from Teochew or Hokkien Chinese, meaning 'wheat flour noodles'.
Examples in context
- Cho tôi một xúc xích nướng, làm ơnOne grilled sausage, please
- Cho tôi một bánh mì xúc xích, làm ơnOne sausage baguette, please
- Tôi muốn ăn một bánh mì kẹp xúc xích.I want to eat a hot dog.
- Bánh mì kẹp xúc xích này rất ngon.This hot dog is very delicious.
- Bạn có bán bánh mì kẹp xúc xích không?Do you sell hot dogs?
Example conversation
Nam and Mai are at a food stall.
- NamMai, bạn muốn ăn gì?Mai, what do you want to eat?
- MaiCho mình một cái bánh mì kẹp xúc xích.Give me a hot dog, please.
- NamBạn không muốn ăn phở sao?You don't want to eat pho?
- MaiKhông, mình thèm bánh mì kẹp xúc xích.No, I crave a hot dog.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hot dog” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bánh, kẹp, mì, CC BY-SA 4.0.
