المعنى
Wishing someone a good meal.
خلفية ثقافية
The Dutch are very egalitarian. This phrase is used by everyone, regardless of status. They also use 'Eet smakelijk', but sometimes prefer 'Smakelijk' as a standalone. Using this phrase in a Dutch business lunch shows you have made an effort to learn local customs. Waiters are trained to say this as a sign of professional service.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. Just say 'Eet smakelijk'.
Don't use for drinks
Always use 'Proost' for drinks. Using 'Eet smakelijk' for a beer will sound very strange.
المعنى
Wishing someone a good meal.
Keep it simple
Don't overthink the grammar. Just say 'Eet smakelijk'.
Don't use for drinks
Always use 'Proost' for drinks. Using 'Eet smakelijk' for a beer will sound very strange.
Smile
The phrase is a social gesture. A smile makes it much more natural.
Egalitarianism
You can use this with anyone. It's a great way to show you are comfortable with Dutch social norms.
اختبر نفسك
What do you say when someone is about to eat?
Which phrase is correct?
Eet smakelijk is the standard phrase for wishing someone a good meal.
Complete the phrase.
De ober zegt: 'Eet ____!'
The phrase is 'Eet smakelijk'.
Match the situation to the correct response.
You are at a dinner party. The host brings out the main course. What do you say?
Eet smakelijk is the appropriate phrase for the start of a meal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ik ga lunchen.' B: '____!'
When someone is going to eat, you wish them a good meal.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينWhich phrase is correct?
Eet smakelijk is the standard phrase for wishing someone a good meal.
De ober zegt: 'Eet ____!'
The phrase is 'Eet smakelijk'.
You are at a dinner party. The host brings out the main course. What do you say?
Eet smakelijk is the appropriate phrase for the start of a meal.
A: 'Ik ga lunchen.' B: '____!'
When someone is going to eat, you wish them a good meal.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, it is perfectly appropriate for any social or professional setting.
No, it's not rude, but saying it is a nice touch that shows you are integrating.
You don't need to say it to yourself.
Yes, it works for any meal of the day.
A simple 'Dank je' or 'Dank u' is sufficient.
No, it remains 'Eet smakelijk' regardless of the number of people.
Yes, it is the exact functional equivalent.
No, it is standard Dutch.
Yes, it's common to text 'Eet smakelijk!' if you know someone is about to eat.
The Dutch 'g' is a unique sound that requires practice with the back of the throat.
Yes, it is used in both the Netherlands and Flanders.
It's a great way to break the ice before the meal starts.
عبارات ذات صلة
Smakelijk
synonymShortened version
Eet ze
synonymEnjoy your food
Proost
contrastCheers
Geniet ervan
similarEnjoy it
