làm tiệc
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To host a party / to throw a party: The primary meaning of "làm tiệc" is to organize, prepare, and hold a social gathering, such as a feast, celebration, or party, typically involving food and drink for guests.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Gia đình tôi sẽ làm tiệc sinh nhật cho bà ngoại. (My family will host a birthday party for my grandmother.)
- Họ làm tiệc mừng nhà mới rất linh đình. (They threw a very lavish party to celebrate their new house.)
- Cuối tuần này, công ty làm tiệc liên hoan. (This weekend, the company is hosting a party.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase implies taking on the role of a host, responsible for the preparation and execution of the event. It is more specific than a general verb for "to do" or "to make" and is dedicated to the context of party-giving.
Variants and Related Words
Đãi tiệc (verb phrase): to treat someone to a feast/party; to host a banquet. This is a close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Ông chủ đãi tiệc nhân viên. (The boss treated the employees to a feast.)
Tổ chức tiệc (verb phrase): to organize a party. This is a more formal synonym focusing on the organizational aspect.
- Chúng tôi đang tổ chức tiệc chia tay. (We are organizing a farewell party.)
Synonyms
- To host a party: To act as the host of a social event.
- To throw a party: To give or hold a party, often informal.
- To hold a feast: To organize a large, celebratory meal.
Related Idioms
Làm tiệc ăn mừng: to hold a celebration party.
- Làm tiệc ăn mừng con thi đỗ. (To host a party to celebrate the child passing the exam.)
Làm tiệc tất niên: to hold an end-of-year party.
- Công ty nào cũng làm tiệc tất niên. (Every company holds an end-of-year party.)