How to Say “Indian” in Vietnamese

Ấn Độ
[ʔən˧˦ ʔɗo˧˨ʔ]
In Vietnamese, 'indian' is expressed as Ấn Độ.
The term Ấn Độ functions as both the name of the country (India) and the adjective for 'Indian' in many contexts.
Meaning: of India (adj)

Which one should you use?

While Ấn Độ serves as the adjective, you can use the related noun phrase người Ấn Độ specifically to refer to a person from India.

Related words

Did you know?

  • The Vietnamese term for 'Indian' is rooted in the ancient Sanskrit name for the Indus River, filtered through Chinese translation.
  • The syllable độ carries a spiritual connotation of 'crossing over' or 'passing through' difficulties, a concept deeply rooted in Buddhist terminology.

Examples in context

  • Tôi là người Ấn Độ.
    I'm Indian.
    This sentence is useful for stating your nationality using Ấn Độ.
    Tatoeba #14034881 by nhuttan2004, translation #14014989 by haomakk
  • Cô ấy nhìn giống người Ấn Độ.
    She looks like an Indian.
    This sentence is useful for describing someone's appearance using Ấn Độ.
    Tatoeba #10460200 by cheesr, translation #1989973 by CM
  • Bột ớt được dùng rất nhiều trong các món ăn Ấn Độ.
    Chili powder is greatly used in Indian cooking.
    This sentence is useful for describing the cuisine or food culture of Ấn Độ.
    Tatoeba #3486862 by tucm, translation #2483467 by Opiejay888
  • Tôi có một người bạn người Ấn Độ.
    I have an Indian friend.
  • Họ đã tham gia vào một cuộc họp với các doanh nghiệp người Ấn Độ.
    They participated in a meeting with Indian businesses.

Example conversation

Hùng and Lan are looking at a menu in a restaurant.

  1. Hùng

    Món ăn Ấn Độ ở đây rất ngon.
    The Indian food here is very delicious.
  2. Lan

    Bạn có muốn thử cà ri không?
    Do you want to try the curry?
  3. Hùng

    Có, tôi thích hương vị Ấn Độ.
    Yes, I like Indian flavors.
  4. Lan

    Để tôi gọi món đó cho bạn nhé.
    Let me order that for you.

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