ăn Tết
[ʔan˧˧ tet̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to celebrate the (Vietnamese) New Year
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Năm nay gia đình tôi về quê ăn Tết.This year my family is going back to our hometown to celebrate Tết.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ăn Tết” mean?
(verb) to celebrate the (Vietnamese) New Year
Is “ăn Tết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.