tương cà
[tɨəŋ˧˧ kaː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) ketchup
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cho thêm tương cà vào khoai nhé.Add some ketchup to the fries, please.
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: “Tương cà” is the usual everyday term for ketchup; “sốt cà chua” means tomato sauce more broadly. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “tương cà” mean?
(noun) ketchup
Is “tương cà” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.