How to Say “Potato” in Vietnamese

khoai tây
[xwaːj˧˧ təj˧˧]
The Vietnamese word for potato is khoai tây.
khoai tây is a noun used to refer to the plant tuber eaten as a starchy vegetable.
Meaning: plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word khoai tây literally translates to 'Western tuber'.
  • The word khoai is a cognate of the Mon word kwai.
  • While khoai tây refers specifically to the potato, the word khoai is a general category used for many different starchy tubers like yams and sweet potatoes.

Examples in context

  • Tôi muốn một củ khoai tây để nấu món khoai tây nướng.
    I want a potato to cook grilled potatoes.
  • Tôi muốn ăn khoai tây chiên.
    I want to eat french fries.
  • Món này có thêm khoai tây không?
    Does this dish have added potato?
  • Khoai tây này rất tươi.
    This potato is very fresh.

Example conversation

Hùng and Hương are deciding what to cook for dinner.

  1. Hùng

    Hương ơi, tối nay mình nấu gì nhỉ?
    Hương, what should we cook tonight?
  2. Hương

    Chúng ta làm món hầm với khoai tây đi.
    Let's make a stew with potatoes.
  3. Hùng

    Nhà mình còn khoai tây không?
    Do we still have potatoes at home?
  4. Hương

    Hết rồi, Hùng đi mua giúp em nhé.
    They're gone, Hùng please go buy some for me.

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