How to Say “No Sugar” in Vietnamese

không đường
[xəwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔɗɨəŋ˨˩]word by word
The English phrase "no sugar" is translated into Vietnamese as không đường.
không đường is used to indicate that a food or drink contains no sugar. It is commonly used when ordering drinks like coffee or tea to specify a lack of sweetener.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of không (no/not) and đường (sugar).

Which one should you use?

While không đường means "no sugar", if you want to request "less sugar" instead, you should say ít đường.

Did you know?

  • While đường means 'sugar' in this context, it is also the word for 'road' or 'way' in Vietnamese.
  • The word không used to mean 'empty' or 'vacant' before it became the standard way to say 'no' or 'not' in Vietnamese.

Examples in context

  • Tôi muốn một cốc trà không đường, xin cảm ơn.
    I would like a cup of tea with no sugar, thank you.
  • Tôi không sử dụng đường, bạn có thể làm đồ uống không đường cho tôi được không?
    I do not use sugar, can you make a drink without sugar for me, please?
  • Bạn làm bánh ngọt đó không cho đường nhé.
    Make that dessert without sugar, please.
  • Tôi chỉ dùng mật ong
    I only use honey
  • Tôi uống cà phê không đường.
    I drink coffee with no sugar.
  • Cho tôi một ly trà không đường.
    Give me a cup of tea with no sugar.
  • Món này hoàn toàn không đường.
    This dish is completely without sugar.

Example conversation

Lan and Tuấn are ordering drinks at a cafe.

  1. Lan

    Tuấn, anh muốn uống gì?
    Tuấn, what do you want to drink?
  2. Tuấn

    Anh muốn trà đào không đường.
    I want peach tea with no sugar.
  3. Lan

    Anh không thích uống ngọt sao?
    You don't like drinking sweet things?
  4. Tuấn

    Đúng vậy, anh thích vị tự nhiên hơn.
    That's right, I prefer the natural taste.

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