nước uống
[nɨək̚˧˦ ʔuəŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) drinking water
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bọn mình không nhận được đồ ăn hay nước uống.We weren't given any food or water.
Tatoeba sentence #6275605 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nước uống” mean?
(noun) drinking water
Is “nước uống” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.