cơm nước
[kəːm˧˧ nɨək̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(noun) food and drink; meal; daily intakes
NounRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
lo cơm nước hàng ngàyto deal with cooking and making food for daily consumption
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
food and drink
Things people eat and beverages
English
Near equivalent
chế độ ăn kiêng
(noun) diet system (a controlled regimen of food and drink)
Tiếng Việt · via food and drink
Near equivalent
ăn thùng uống vại
to consume food and drink in a coarse, unrefined, or immoderate manner
Tiếng Việt · via food and drink
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Common questions
What does “cơm nước” mean?
(noun) food and drink; meal; daily intakes
Is “cơm nước” formal or informal?
cơm nước is generally informal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“food and drink” (English) — near equivalent.