Where does “Tet” come from?
Tet comes from Vietnamese Tết, a word whose ultimate origin and original meaning remain unknown.
Tet (English): Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar
Definitions
- Vietnamese New Year celebration, occurring during the first seven days of the first month of the lunar calendar
Ancestry of “Tet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vietnamese | Tết | Lunar New Year; "Used in the names of some other... |