Vietnamese · Common Verbs
uống
To drink
Beginnerverb
Definition
To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.
Example
Tôi uống nhiều nước mỗi ngày.
I drink a lot of water every day.
Etymology
The term 'uống' has its origins in Middle Vietnamese, where it primarily signifies the act of drinking. It has maintained its core meaning throughout linguistic evolution while being influenced by Vietnamese phonetics.
How & Where It’s Used
'Uống' is used in both spoken and written contexts, mainly in informal settings among friends and family but is also appropriate in formal situations like toasts or during ceremonies.