भोजन का आनंद लीजिए
bhojan ka anand lijiyepolite
There is no single language called Indian, so this page gives Hindi. Hindi has no single fixed phrase for this. A natural wish is भोजन का आनंद लीजिए (bhojan ka anand lijiye), "enjoy your meal". A host may also say खाना शुरू कीजिए (khaana shuru kijiye), "please start eating".
Meaning: wish before a meal (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| भोजन का आनंद लीजिए | bhojan ka anand lijiye | polite |
| खाना शुरू कीजिए | khaana shuru kijiye | polite |
Hosts usually invite guests to eat and keep serving them, with words like और लीजिए (aur lijiye), "have some more".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The -इए (-iye) ending is the polite command form used with guests and elders.
Did you know?
- The Sanskrit saying अतिथि देवो भव (atithi devo bhava), "the guest is like a god", is often quoted about Indian hospitality.
Examples in context
- सब लोग भोजन का आनंद लीजिए।sab log bhojan ka anand lijiye.Everyone, enjoy your meal.
Example conversation
Host Sheela serves dinner to her guest Mr. Gupta.
- Sheelaखाना तैयार है, शुरू कीजिए।khaana taiyaar hai, shuru kijiye.Food is ready, please start.
- Mr. Guptaवाह, बहुत अच्छी ख़ुशबू है।waah, bahut achchhi khushboo hai.Wow, it smells very good.
- Sheelaऔर लीजिए, शरमाइए मत।aur lijiye, sharmaiye mat.Have more, do not be shy.
