smakelijk
enjoy your meal, bon appetit
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
ˈsmaːkələk
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Cultural Note
'Eet smakelijk' (literally 'eat tastefully') is said at the beginning of a meal. It's considered polite to wait until everyone is served before eating. In restaurants, servers will say 'eet smakelijk' when delivering your food. Not saying it before a family meal would seem rude.
📝 Example Sentences
Eet smakelijk!
Enjoy your meal!
Smakelijk eten!
Bon appetit!
Dank je, smakelijk!
Thanks, enjoy your meal!