How to Say ‘Enjoy your meal.’ in German
Guten Appetit.
GOO-ten ah-peh-TEET
[GOO-ten ah-peh-TEET]
🇩🇪 In Germany: People in Germany often say [Guten Appetit] when food arrives or before starting to eat. It's normal and friendly, not especially formal.
Phrase Breakdown
Guten
[GOO-ten]
good
Form of gut used in this fixed expression.
Wir wünschen euch Guten Appetit, und Guten comes from gut.
We wish you bon appétit, and Guten comes from gut.
Appetit
[ah-peh-TEET]
appetite / enjoy your meal
Used in the fixed phrase Guten Appetit to wish someone enjoyment of their meal.
Vor dem Essen sagt man oft Appetit in der Phrase Guten Appetit.
Before eating, people often say Appetit in the phrase Guten Appetit.
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