معنی
Said before eating to wish others a good meal.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Romania, it is common for neighbors to bring a plate of food to your door. When they hand it to you, they will say 'Poftă bună', and you should respond with 'Săru-mâna pentru masă' (I kiss your hand for the meal - traditional) or a simple 'Mulțumesc'. The phrase 'cei șapte ani de acasă' refers to the basic manners learned in childhood. Forgetting to say 'Poftă bună' is often cited as a sign that someone lacks these essential 'seven years'. In very religious households, 'Poftă bună' is preceded by a prayer (Tatăl Nostru). The greeting serves as the transition from the spiritual act of blessing to the physical act of eating. In modern Romanian office culture, saying 'Poftă bună' when entering a kitchen area is so standard that ignoring it can make you seem cold or arrogant.
The Waiter Rule
When a waiter says 'Poftă bună', always say 'Mulțumesc' first. It's polite to say 'Poftă bună' back only if they are also eating, otherwise just 'Mulțumesc' is enough.
Don't be silent
Starting to eat in a group without saying 'Poftă bună' can be seen as slightly aggressive or greedy in traditional Romanian culture.
معنی
Said before eating to wish others a good meal.
The Waiter Rule
When a waiter says 'Poftă bună', always say 'Mulțumesc' first. It's polite to say 'Poftă bună' back only if they are also eating, otherwise just 'Mulțumesc' is enough.
Don't be silent
Starting to eat in a group without saying 'Poftă bună' can be seen as slightly aggressive or greedy in traditional Romanian culture.
The 'Poftă Mare' trick
Use 'Poftă mare!' with kids to encourage them to eat their vegetables. It sounds more fun and encouraging.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the standard mealtime greeting.
Poftă ______!
'Poftă' is a feminine singular noun, so it requires the feminine singular adjective 'bună'.
Match the phrase to the correct timing.
When should you say 'Poftă bună'?
The phrase is an 'opening' greeting for the meal.
Choose the most polite response for a student addressing a teacher.
Student: '__________, domnule profesor!'
'Să aveți poftă' is the polite/plural form suitable for addressing a superior.
Identify the incorrect usage.
In which situation is 'Poftă bună' NOT appropriate?
Once the meal is finished, you should say 'Să-ți fie de bine', not 'Poftă bună'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to say Poftă Bună
At Home
- • Family dinner
- • Breakfast
- • Snack time
In Public
- • Restaurants
- • Food stalls
- • Picnics
At Work
- • Lunch break
- • Coffee room
- • Desk snacks
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاPoftă ______!
'Poftă' is a feminine singular noun, so it requires the feminine singular adjective 'bună'.
When should you say 'Poftă bună'?
The phrase is an 'opening' greeting for the meal.
Student: '__________, domnule profesor!'
'Să aveți poftă' is the polite/plural form suitable for addressing a superior.
In which situation is 'Poftă bună' NOT appropriate?
Once the meal is finished, you should say 'Să-ți fie de bine', not 'Poftă bună'.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالUsually no. It is reserved for solid food or a full meal. For drinks, you don't really have a specific greeting, though you could say 'Să-ți fie de bine' after they finish.
It is always 'Poftă bună'. Adjectives in Romanian usually follow the noun. 'Bună poftă' sounds like Yoda speaking.
You should still say 'Poftă bună' to them. It's a wish for their enjoyment, regardless of your own state.
Young people sometimes just say 'Poftă!', but it's quite informal and can be considered lazy.
Always after the prayer, right as people pick up their cutlery.
Yes, even for a small apple or a biscuit, 'Poftă bună' is appropriate.
The most common response is 'Mulțumesc' (Thank you) or 'Mulțumesc, la fel' (Thank you, likewise) if the other person is also eating.
Yes, it is identical in the Republic of Moldova and all Romanian-speaking regions.
Yes, but 'Să aveți poftă' is slightly more respectful and safer for a professional hierarchy.
It's part of 'omenie' (hospitality). It acknowledges the other person's presence and wishes them well in a basic human activity.
عبارات مرتبط
Să aveți poftă
specialized formMay you have appetite
Să vă fie de bine
contrastMay it be of good to you
Poftă mare
similarBig appetite
Mi-e poftă de...
builds onI have a craving for...
