ăn mặn

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Vietnamese

Etymology

ăn (to eat) +‎ mặn (salty).

Pronunciation

Verb

ăn mặn

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. to eat animal products and not be a vegan
    Antonym: ăn chay
    Mình không ăn mặn.
    I'm vegan.