How to Say “Quinoa” in Vietnamese

hạt diêm mạch
[haːt̚˧˨ʔ ziəm˧˧ majk̟̚˧˨ʔ]word by word
The English word quinoa is translated into Vietnamese as hạt diêm mạch.
hạt diêm mạch refers to the plant or seed known as Chenopodium quinoa.
Meaning: Chenopodium quinoa (noun)

Did you know?

  • The Vietnamese name hạt diêm mạch literally translates to 'salt vein seed'.
  • In Vietnamese, hạt is used for any small, round object, from 'seeds' and 'grains' to 'beads' and 'pearls'.
  • The word diêm also appears in the Vietnamese word for 'matchstick' diêm, though the two meanings evolved from different roots.

Examples in context

  • Nguyên liệu chính là quinoa phải không, thầy?
    The main ingredient is quinoa, right, teacher?
  • Tôi muốn mua hạt diêm mạch.
    I want to buy quinoa.
  • Hạt diêm mạch rất tốt cho sức khỏe.
    Quinoa is very good for your health.
  • Bạn có biết cách nấu hạt diêm mạch không?
    Do you know how to cook quinoa?

Example conversation

A woman is shopping for healthy ingredients at a local market.

  1. Lan

    Hạt diêm mạch này giá bao nhiêu vậy?
    How much is this quinoa?
  2. Hùng

    Nó có giá năm mươi nghìn một cân.
    It costs fifty thousand per kilo.
  3. Lan

    Lấy cho tôi một túi hạt diêm mạch nhé.
    Please give me a bag of quinoa.
  4. Hùng

    Dạ, của chị đây ạ.
    Yes, here you go.

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