Vietnamese · Food & Drink
đường
Sugar
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sweet substance; the same word also means road.
Example
Tôi uống cà phê không đường.
I drink coffee without sugar.
Etymology
Đường, meaning 'sugar', comes from the Malay and has been assimilated into Vietnamese, reflecting the influence of trade and colonial history on local ingredients.
How & Where It’s Used
Đường is used both formally and informally, appearing in discussions about food preparation or sweetness. It is common across all Vietnamese regions.