Stories
What does "trời ơi" mean? How Vietnamese people say "oh my god"
"Trời ơi" literally means "oh, heaven!" and is the everyday Vietnamese way to say "oh my god!" for shock, frustration or delight.
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Food
Vietnamese egg coffee (cà phê trứng): what it is and how to make it
Vietnamese egg coffee is strong coffee topped with a thick, sweet foam of whipped egg yolk and condensed milk. A Hanoi classic, explained…
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Stories
"Không sao đâu": how to say "it's okay" in Vietnamese
"Không sao đâu" means "it's okay" or "no problem" in Vietnamese. Learn how to say it, when to use it and how to make it more polite.
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Food
Why is Vietnamese coffee so strong?
Vietnamese coffee tastes so strong because of robusta beans, a dark roast and the slow, concentrated phin brew. Here is how each part adds…
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Stories
"Chờ chút": how to say "wait a moment" in Vietnamese
"Chờ chút" means "wait a moment" in Vietnamese. Here is how to say it, the Northern and Southern versions, and how to make it polite.
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Food
How much caffeine is in Vietnamese coffee?
Vietnamese coffee often has more caffeine than regular drip coffee because it uses robusta and a strong brew, but the exact amount varies a…
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