Vietnamese · Daily Life
bếp
Kitchen
Beginnernoun
Definition
The room where food is prepared.
Example
Mẹ đang ở trong bếp.
Mom is in the kitchen.
Etymology
'Bếp' originates from the Proto-Mon-Khmer *beːp, meaning 'cooking place.' This term has consistently referred to areas designated for cooking activities in Vietnamese households.
How & Where It’s Used
'Bếp' is commonly used in both formal discussions regarding kitchen design and in everyday informal conversations about cooking and food preparation. It is widely recognized throughout Vietnam.