Vietnamese · Work & Business
nhà máy
Factory
Beginnernoun
Definition
A building where goods are made with machines.
Example
Ông tôi từng làm ở nhà máy.
My grandfather used to work in a factory.
Etymology
'Nhà máy' translates directly to 'house of machines,' with 'nhà' meaning 'house' and 'máy' meaning 'machine.' The term became common during the industrialization periods in Vietnam.
How & Where It’s Used
This term is predominantly used in both written and spoken forms in formal discussions about industry and manufacturing. It is understood universally across Vietnam.