nước ngọt
[nɨək̚˧˦ ŋɔt̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a sweet drink
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cá này sống ở nước ngọt.This fish lives in freshwater.
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: Also means soft drink in everyday speech. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a sweet beverage, such as a soda, pop or energy drink
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) fresh water
Common questions
What does “nước ngọt” mean?
(noun) a sweet drink
Is “nước ngọt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.