nhà ăn
[ɲaː˨˩ ʔan˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) dining hall, dining room
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trưa nay mình ăn ở nhà ăn.I’m eating in the canteen at lunchtime.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: “Căng tin” is also common, especially for school or workplace canteens. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “nhà ăn” mean?
(noun) dining hall, dining room
Is “nhà ăn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.