ăn mặn
verb
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ man˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ maŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ maŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
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ăn mặn means to eat salty/savory food; especially in a multi-course meal.
Meanings of ăn mặn in English
Verb
- to eat salty/savory food, especially in a multi-course meal, usually as opposed to ăn ngọt/tráng miệng (“to eat sweet food, such as fruit or desserts”)
- Tiệc này không ăn mặn.There won't be savory refreshments in this party.
- to eat too much salty food, in a way that could adversely affect your health
- Đừng ăn mặn kẻo đau thận.Don't eat too much salty food, it'll screw up your kidneys.
- to eat animal products and not be a vegan
- Mình không ăn mặn.I'm vegan.
Synonyms and antonyms of ăn mặn
Antonyms
Etymology
ăn (“to eat”) + mặn (“salty”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn mặn mean in English?
ăn mặn (verb) means "to eat salty/savory food; especially in a multi-course meal".
How do you pronounce ăn mặn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ man˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ maŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), mặn — heavy tone (nặng).