prijatno
Latin
The English phrase "bon appétit" can be said in Bosnian as prijatno or dobar tek.
Meaning: used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Bosnian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| prijatno | Latin | |
| dobar tek | /dôbar têk/ (word by word) | Latin |
Both phrases are used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat. prijatno can also be used as a standalone polite remark when someone is leaving or when wishing someone a pleasant experience in general, not just during a meal.
Which one should you use?
Prijatno is the most common, versatile way to say 'bon appétit' in both casual and formal settings.
Did you know?
- If you walk past someone eating in a Bosnian cafe or restaurant, it is common to say prijatno to them even if you are a complete stranger.
- The word dobar in dobar tek is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'good', sharing a common ancestor in the Proto-Indo-European language.
- The word prijatno is an adverb used as an interjection, meaning it literally describes the experience as being 'pleasant'.
Examples in context
- Dobar tek i lijep dan!Enjoy your meal and have a nice day!
- Dobar tek!Enjoy your meal!
- Hvala! Uživajte!Thank you! Enjoy!
- Prijatno svima!Enjoy your meal, everyone!
- Hvala, prijatno!Thanks, enjoy your meal!
Example conversation
Lejla and Amar are sitting down to eat lunch at a cafe.
- LejlaRučak je spreman, prijatno!Lunch is ready, enjoy your meal!
- AmarHvala, Lejla. Prijatno i tebi.Thanks, Lejla. Enjoy your meal too.
- LejlaHvala, hrana miriše odlično.Thanks, the food smells great.
- AmarDa, stvarno izgleda ukusno.Yes, it really looks delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bon appétit” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (dobar, tek) and can differ in connected speech.
