приятного аппетита
priyatnovo appetita
The Russian way to say "bon appétit" is приятного аппетита (priyatnovo appetita).
The phrase приятного аппетита is a direct translation of "bon appétit" and is used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.
Meaning: used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "pleasant appetite", consisting of the adjective приятного (pleasant) and the noun аппетита (appetite) in the genitive case.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase приятного аппетита, the adjective приятного ends in -ого, which is the characteristic genitive masculine/neuter ending in Russian and is pronounced as -ovo.
How do you pronounce it?
priyatnovo appetita
When do people say it?
When someone says приятного аппетита to you, the most natural response is спасибо (thank you).
Did you know?
- The word аппетит is a loanword that entered Russian from French, mirroring how 'bon appétit' itself is a French export to the rest of the world.
- The word аппетит is used in the Russian phrase нагулять аппетит, which describes walking or exercising specifically to make oneself hungry before a meal.
- In a formal Russian banquet, the first toast is often given before anyone says приятного аппетита or starts eating, as the social ritual of the toast takes precedence over the meal.
Examples in context
- Господину Иванову желаю приятного аппетита.I wish Mr. Ivanov a pleasant appetite.
- Приятного аппетита, мама!Bon appétit, mom!
- Приятного, ребята!Enjoy, guys!
- Приятного аппетита!Priyatnogo appetita!Enjoy your meal!
- Мария, приятного аппетита.Mariya, priyatnogo appetita.Maria, enjoy your meal.
- Желаю вам приятного аппетита.Zhelayu vam priyatnogo appetita.I wish you an enjoyable meal.
Example conversation
Andrey and Maria are sitting down for lunch.
- Андрей AndreyПриятного аппетита, Мария!Priyatnogo appetita, Mariya!Enjoy your meal, Maria!
- Мария MariaСпасибо, Андрей!Spasibo, Andrey!Thank you, Andrey!
- Андрей AndreyЧто у тебя сегодня на обед?Chto u tebya segodnya na obed?What do you have for lunch today?
- Мария MariaУ меня салат и курица.U menya salat i kuritsa.I have a salad and chicken.
