Synonyms for

Vietnamese

Verb / vi:ˌetnɑ:ˈmi:s / Another word for vietnamese — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vietnamese refers to the people, language, or culture of Vietnam.

Synonyms & similar words

annamite annamese vietnamese Viet Vietnamesian Annamese Kinh Indochinese Saigonese Tonkinese Hanoi Hue

Common collocations

  • Vietnamese cuisine
  • Vietnamese language
  • Vietnamese culture
  • Vietnamese people
  • Vietnamese food
  • Vietnamese history
  • Vietnamese coffee

Word family

noun Vietnam
adjective Vietnamese

Usage note

Vietnamese refers to people, language, or things from Vietnam. It is not typically used as an antonym for other nationalities or languages.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite restaurant serves delicious Vietnamese pho soup.
  2. I learned some Vietnamese phrases to talk to my friend.
  3. The Vietnamese culture values family and community.
  4. I want to visit Vietnam to learn more about Vietnamese history and culture.
  5. Vietnamese is a difficult language to learn, but it's beautiful.

Quotes

  • "The best way to learn about another culture is to try their food." - Anthony Bourdain, Vietnamese-American chef
  • "Vietnamese people, we're born warriors. We've been fighting for our freedom for thousands of years." - Nguyen Ngoc Loan, Vietnamese general
  • "Vietnam is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history." - Le Ly Hayslip, Vietnamese-American writer

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words