Word
vietnamese
Phoneticsviet·namese
/viˌɛtnɑˈmis/
Definitions
01the language
n. the language spoken by people in Vietnam.
n. the Austroasiatic language spoken predominantly in Vietnam; it is the country's official language.
“She is learning Vietnamese because she plans to work in Hanoi next year.”
“Although he grew up in Australia, he speaks fluent Vietnamese with his grandparents to maintain his connection to his heritage.”
02the people
n. a person from Vietnam or whose family comes from there.
n. a native or inhabitant of Vietnam, or a person of Vietnamese descent.
“The Vietnamese are known for their warm hospitality toward visitors.”
“The local community centre offers support services specifically tailored for elderly Vietnamese who recently immigrated to the city.”
Usage
The plural form is also 'Vietnamese'.
03related to Vietnam
adj. coming from or relating to Vietnam.
adj. relating to Vietnam, its people, or its culture.
“We went to a Vietnamese restaurant and had some delicious noodle soup.”
“The museum features an extensive collection of Vietnamese silk paintings dating back to the early twentieth century.”
Etymology
From Vietnam + -ese.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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