điểm tâm

Meaning

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. breakfast

   noun

   An older Southern word, heard more from older people and on signs; most people say ăn sáng or bữa sáng.

   • Saigon

     Ông bà tui ăn điểm tâm lúc sáu giờ.

     Hà Nội

     Ông bà tôi ăn sáng lúc sáu giờ.

     My grandparents have breakfast at six.

   • Saigon

     Ăn điểm tâm chưa con?

     Hà Nội

     Ăn sáng chưa con?

     Have you had breakfast yet, sweetheart?

   Said everywhere: bữa sáng.

   Saigon onlyto recognize