Vietnamese · Travel & Places
đường
Road; street
Beginnernoun
Definition
A way for vehicles and people; the same word means sugar.
Example
Nhà tôi ở một con đường yên tĩnh.
My house is on a quiet street.
Etymology
'Đường' means 'road' or 'street' and stems from the Old Vietnamese word used for paths and routes, which evolved as transportation developed in Vietnam.
How & Where It’s Used
'Đường' is used in both formal and informal contexts in everyday conversation, as well as in written addresses and navigation.