nấu ăn
verb · Beginner · Daily Life
Meaning
English: To cook
To prepare food by heating it.
Examples
🗣 Bố tôi nấu ăn rất giỏi.
💬 My dad cooks very well.
Etymology
‘Nấu ăn’ translates to ‘to cook’, with ‘nấu’ meaning ‘to boil’ and ‘ăn’ meaning ‘to eat’. This term reflects the culinary practices deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Nấu ăn’ is commonly used in informal spoken contexts as well as in written recipes and culinary discussions, recognized across all regions.
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Tags: verb, food, daily