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How to say delicious in Vietnamese
Ngon means "delicious" in Vietnamese. Hear pronunciation, learn polite variants, examples, and common mistakes.
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To say "delicious" in Vietnamese, say "Ngon". It is everyday, and the variants below show how to use it naturally.
- Easy pronunciation: ngon
- Best use: Use ngon for food, drinks, coffee, fruit, and meals. It is one of the most useful Vietnamese compliments.
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Ngon
delicious
Literal meaning: delicious / tasty
Easy pronunciation: ngon
Use ngon for food, drinks, coffee, fruit, and meals. It is one of the most useful Vietnamese compliments.
Pronunciation breakdown
Vietnamese spelling
Ngon → ngờ on ngon
Useful variants
Ngon quá
So delicious
Very common.
Món này ngon
This dish is delicious
Full sentence.
Thơm quá
Smells so good
For aroma.
Example sentences
Phở ngon quá.
The pho is so delicious.
Cà phê này ngon.
This coffee is good.
Common mistakes
- Ngon can describe drinks too, not only food.
- Do not pronounce ng as separate n + g; start with the back-of-mouth ng sound.
FAQ
Can ngon mean good?
For food and drinks, yes. For general good, use tốt or hay depending on context.
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