Signification
A polite wish said before eating.
Contexte culturel
It is considered rude to start eating before everyone has their food and the 'Dobrú chuť' has been said. This is especially true for the first course (usually soup). If you enter a kitchen or breakroom where someone is eating, you MUST say 'Dobrú chuť'. It is a standard polite acknowledgement of their presence. In some villages, the meal might be preceded by a short prayer, followed immediately by 'Dobrú chuť'. In trendy cafes, you might hear the English 'Enjoy!', but sticking to 'Dobrú chuť' is always preferred and shows better integration.
The 'Podobne' Trick
If you are eating at the same time as someone else, the easiest response is 'Ďakujem, podobne' (Thank you, likewise).
Don't be the first!
If you are a guest, wait for the host to say it first. It's a sign of respect.
Signification
A polite wish said before eating.
The 'Podobne' Trick
If you are eating at the same time as someone else, the easiest response is 'Ďakujem, podobne' (Thank you, likewise).
Don't be the first!
If you are a guest, wait for the host to say it first. It's a sign of respect.
The Office Rule
Even if you don't know the person, saying 'Dobrú chuť' in a shared eating space is expected.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the phrase to use with your grandmother.
Babka položila polievku na stôl. Čo povieš?
'Dobrú chuť' is the correct feminine accusative form and the standard mealtime wish.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
Kolega: 'Dobrú chuť k obedu!' Ty: '__________'
'Ďakujem, podobne' means 'Thank you, likewise' and is the most appropriate response.
Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.
1. 'Dobrú!' 2. 'Prajeme vám dobrú chuť.' 3. 'Dobrú chuť k raňajkám.'
'Dobrú' is informal, 'Prajeme...' is formal, and 'k raňajkám' specifies breakfast.
Fill in the missing word in this common variation.
Dobrú chuť ___ večeri!
The preposition 'k' (with dative) is used to specify the meal.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Dobrú chuť'
At Home
- • Family dinner
- • Breakfast with partner
- • Sunday lunch
In Public
- • Restaurants
- • Office kitchen
- • School canteen
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesBabka položila polievku na stôl. Čo povieš?
'Dobrú chuť' is the correct feminine accusative form and the standard mealtime wish.
Kolega: 'Dobrú chuť k obedu!' Ty: '__________'
'Ďakujem, podobne' means 'Thank you, likewise' and is the most appropriate response.
1. 'Dobrú!' 2. 'Prajeme vám dobrú chuť.' 3. 'Dobrú chuť k raňajkám.'
'Dobrú' is informal, 'Prajeme...' is formal, and 'k raňajkám' specifies breakfast.
Dobrú chuť ___ večeri!
The preposition 'k' (with dative) is used to specify the meal.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. Only the shortened 'Dobrú' is strictly informal.
It's not a disaster, but people might think you are very hungry or a bit impolite. Just say it as soon as you remember!
Yes, you can say it for anything that constitutes 'eating', even a small snack.
Usually no. For drinks, we don't really have a phrase unless it's an alcoholic toast ('Na zdravie').
Because it is in the accusative case, acting as the object of the hidden verb 'to wish'.
Just say 'Ďakujem' (Thank you).
Yes, the Czech version is 'Dobrou chuť', which is almost identical.
If the waiter is not eating, no. You say 'Ďakujem' to the waiter when they say it to you.
It means 'taste' or 'appetite'. For example, 'Mám chuť na čokoládu' means 'I have a craving/taste for chocolate'.
Some people say 'Dobrú chuťku', which is a bit 'cutesy' or diminutive.
Expressions liées
Na zdravie
similarTo health / Cheers
Nech sa páči
builds onHere you go / Please
Bolo to vynikajúce
contrastIt was excellent
Sýty
specialized formFull / Satiated
