English · Word Candidate

Vietnamese

/ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to Vietnam.

Adjective

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).

Meaning · English

A person or people from Vietnam or of Vietnamese descent.

Noun

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).

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).

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.

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