gà tây

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The Vietnamese word "gà tây" means "turkey" in English. It refers specifically to the large bird that is often associated with Thanksgiving in the United States and other festive occasions.

Basic Usage:

• "gà tây" is a noun. You can use it when talking about food or animals.

Example Sentences:

1. Món ăn chính trong bữa tiệc là gà tây.
   (The main dish at the party is turkey.)

2. Gà tây có thể được nấu theo nhiều cách khác nhau.
   (Turkey can be cooked in many different ways.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a culinary context, "gà tây" can also refer to various dishes that include turkey, such as turkey soup or turkey sandwiches.
• You might hear phrases like "thịt gà tây" which means "turkey meat."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "gà tây", but you may encounter related terms:
  • "thịt gà" (chicken meat) - referring to chicken, which is a different type of poultry.
  • "gà" (chicken) - referring to the domesticated chicken.

Different Meanings:

• "gà tây" primarily refers to the turkey bird. However, in some contexts, it can also be used metaphorically to refer to someone who is awkward or clumsy, though this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• In some contexts, especially in culinary terms, you might use "gia cầm" (poultry) to refer to turkey as part of a broader category, but there is no direct synonym for "gà tây."

Cultural Note:

In Vietnam, turkey is not as commonly consumed as in Western countries, so you might not encounter it frequently in Vietnamese cuisine.

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noun

1. turkey