ăn sáng
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To eat breakfast: The primary meaning of "ăn sáng" is to consume the first meal of the day, typically in the morning.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Chúng tôi thường ăn sáng lúc 7 giờ. (We usually eat breakfast at 7 o'clock.)
- Bạn đã ăn sáng chưa? (Have you eaten breakfast yet?)
- Cô ấy thích ăn sáng ở nhà. (She likes to eat breakfast at home.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can be used in a more general sense to refer to the act of having a morning meal, regardless of the specific food.
- Ăn sáng đầy đủ rất quan trọng cho sức khỏe. (Having a proper breakfast is very important for health.)
Variants and Related Words
Bữa sáng (n): breakfast (the meal itself).
- Bữa sáng của tôi có bánh mì và sữa. (My breakfast has bread and milk.)
Đi ăn sáng (v phrase): to go out for breakfast.
- Họ rủ nhau đi ăn sáng. (They invited each other to go out for breakfast.)
Synonyms
- To breakfast: a more formal synonym for "to eat breakfast."
- To have breakfast: a common alternative with the same meaning.
Related Idioms
- While "ăn sáng" itself is a straightforward phrase, it can be part of common advice or sayings.
- Ăn sáng như một vị vua. (Eat breakfast like a king.) - Emphasizing the importance of a large, nutritious morning meal.