Vietnamese · Food & Drink
nước ép
Juice
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drink made from pressed fruit.
Example
Cho tôi nước ép cam.
An orange juice, please.
Etymology
Nước ép, meaning 'juice', combines 'nước' (water/liquid) with 'ép' (to press or squeeze), directly describing the process of juice extraction.
How & Where It’s Used
Nước ép is used informally across different settings, often in social or food contexts. It is a popular offering at cafes and juice bars throughout Vietnam.