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Vinish

Vinish or Vietnamese English is a pidgin of Vietnamese and English, often found in immigrant communities in majority-English-speaking countries.

Some Vinish words, with English translation and comments in parentheses:

  • chi buga (cheeseburger)
  • may bay (airplane)
  • coca (Coca-Cola)
  • may tin (computer)
  • xe honda (motorcycle, because Honda is a common brand)
  • xe oto (car, auto)
  • ca rem (ice cream)



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