dao và nĩa
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: dao và dĩa
Meaning · English
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cho mình thêm dao và nĩa nhé.Could I have another knife and fork, please?
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Dĩa is also widely used, especially in southern Vietnam. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “dao và nĩa” mean?
knife and fork
Is “dao và nĩa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“knife and fork” (English) — near equivalent.