bàn ăn
[ʔɓaːn˨˩ ʔan˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mọi người đã ngồi vào bàn ăn.Everyone has sat down at the dining table.
Gập bàn ăn lại trước khi hạ cánh.Fold up the tray table before landing.
Mọi người ngồi vào bàn ăn đi.Everyone, sit at the dining table.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: On an airplane, bàn ăn commonly refers to the fold-down tray table. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “bàn ăn” mean?
(noun) dining table
Is “bàn ăn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.