Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

nướng

[nɨəŋ˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to roast or grill (usually meat or fish) directly over fire or charcoal; compare quay (“to spit-roast”) and rang (“to roast in a pan”)

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

cá nướnggrilled fish

Mẹ đang nướng bánh trong bếp.Mom is baking in the kitchen.

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 ↗ Local usage: Nướng covers baking, grilling, and roasting; context determines the specific English verb. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to bake

Examples

lò nướng bánha baking oven

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(verb) to be shorn of (money); to lose; to squander

Common questions

What does “nướng” mean?

(verb) to roast or grill (usually meat or fish) directly over fire or charcoal; compare quay (“to spit-roast”) and rang (“to roast in a pan”)

Is “nướng” formal or informal?

nướng is generally informal.