đất nước
[ʔɗət̚˧˦ nɨək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) country; nation
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cả cái đất nước nàythis entire country
[W]e pause to become conscious of our national life and to rejoice in it, to recall what our country has done for each of us, and to ask ourselves what we can do for the country in return.Young Banana Shoot
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “đất nước” mean?
(noun) country; nation
Is “đất nước” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.