Vietnamese
/ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to Vietnam.
Adjective
Examples
As I rubbed my face, a middle-aged man gripped my neck, the way Vietnamese fathers or uncles often do when trying to pour their strength into you.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person or people from Vietnam or of Vietnamese descent.
Noun
Examples
They were buried in a gravesite near Kai Tak, alongside other Vietnamese who hadn’t made it safely to shore.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Vietnamese cuisine; traditional Vietnamese food.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Vietnamese” mean?
Of or pertaining to Vietnam.
Is “Vietnamese” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.