nước

Meanings

Highlighted words are what Saigon and Hà Nội say differently.

1. country

   noun

   Also means water: the same word.

   • Chị là người nước nào?

     Which country are you from?

   • Tui đi nhiều nước rồi.

     I've been to many countries.

   A1

2. water

   noun

   Also the first word of many drinks and sauces: nước cam orange juice, nước mắm fish sauce.

   • Saigon

     Cho em xin ly nước.

     Hà Nội

     Cho em xin cốc nước.

     Could I have a glass of water, please?

   • Nước ở đây uống được không?

     Is the water here safe to drink?

   A1