đồ ăn ngon
[ʔɗo˨˩ ʔan˧˧ ŋɔn˧˧]word by word
The English phrase "the food is delicious" is translated into Vietnamese as đồ ăn ngon.
This phrase is used to express that food tastes very good.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of đồ ăn (food) and ngon (delicious/tasty).
Which one should you use?
While đồ ăn is a general term for food, món ăn is a more specific term used when referring to a particular dish or a culinary creation.
How does it change in a sentence?
Vietnamese does not require a verb like "is" to connect a subject to an adjective. You can add rất (very) directly before the adjective to add emphasis, as seen in đồ ăn rất ngon.
Did you know?
- If you want to say a dish is 'extremely delicious', you might say ngon nhức nách, which literally translates to 'delicious enough to ache in the armpits'.
- The word ăn is used in many idiomatic expressions that have nothing to do with eating, such as ăn ảnh, which means 'to be photogenic'.
- The word ngon is often used in Vietnamese slang to describe something that is visually attractive or 'sexy', extending far beyond the taste of food.
Examples in context
- Rất ngon! Nguyên liệu tươi ngon, hương vị thật độc đáo. Cảm ơn bạn rất nhiều.The food is delicious! Fresh ingredients and unique flavors. Thank you very much.
- Ngon quá! Mình chưa từng ăn món ngon như vậy trước đây.So delicious! I've never had such tasty food before.
- Đồ ăn ngon quá!The food is so delicious!
- Tôi thấy đồ ăn ngon.I find the food delicious.
Example conversation
Minh and Lan are having lunch at a small restaurant.
- MinhLan ơi, đồ ăn ngon không?Lan, is the food delicious?
- LanĐồ ăn ngon lắm, Minh ạ.The food is very delicious, Minh.
- MinhThật sao? Anh cũng thấy rất ngon.Really? I also find it very delicious.
- LanChúng ta nên quay lại đây.We should come back here.
