Vietnamese for Kids

How to Say "Food" in Vietnamese

Food brings people together. Knowing this word helps you talk about meals from any culture.

In Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

Thức ăn

Pronounced: thuhk AHN

How to use this phrase

  • Greet a friend: Try saying "Thức ăn" the next time you meet someone who speaks Vietnamese.
  • Practice with family: Use it during dinner or while watching a Vietnamese cartoon together.
  • Be respectful: Speaking even a few words in someone's language shows you care about their culture.
  • Have fun: Don't worry about being perfect — every native speaker started where you are now.

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