ăn khuya
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: bữa ăn khuya
Meaning · English
to have a late-night meal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đói quá, mình ăn khuya thôi.I’m so hungry; let’s have a late-night meal.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Vietnamese does not usually distinguish “supper” from dinner; ăn khuya specifically means eating late at night. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “ăn khuya” mean?
to have a late-night meal
Is “ăn khuya” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.