ăn mặn
See also: anman
Vietnamese
editEtymology
edităn (“to eat”) + mặn (“salty”).
Pronunciation
editVerb
edit- 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