toa ăn
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: toa xe nhà hàng
Meaning · English
dining car
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bọn mình ăn tối trong toa ăn.We had dinner in the dining car.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Toa ăn is the usual term; toa xe nhà hàng is a literal, less natural translation. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “toa ăn” mean?
dining car
Is “toa ăn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.