vietnam
word
/viˌɛtˈnɑm/
vee-et-NAHM
/viˌɛtˈnɑːm/
vee-et-NAHM
Definition
A country in Southeast Asia, on the eastern coast of the Indochina Peninsula. It is often mentioned when talking about its culture, food, history, or the Vietnam War.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a proper noun without an article: 'Vietnam', not 'the Vietnam'. In everyday English, common collocations include 'Vietnamese food', 'northern Vietnam', 'southern Vietnam', and 'the Vietnam War'. Use 'Vietnamese' for the language, people, or adjective.
Spanish: VietnamPortuguese (BR): VietnãPortuguese (PT): VietnameChinese (Simplified): 越南Chinese (Traditional): 越南Hindi: वियतनामArabic: فيتنامBengali: ভিয়েতনামRussian: ВьетнамJapanese: ベトナムVietnamese: Việt NamKorean: 베트남Turkish: VietnamUrdu: ویتنامIndonesian: Vietnam
Example Sentences
My friend is from Vietnam.
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We want to visit Vietnam next year.
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Vietnam is famous for its street food.
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I've always wanted to backpack through Vietnam.
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She spent a month in Vietnam teaching English.
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When people mention Vietnam, I immediately think of pho and coffee.
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