smaklig måltid
/ˈsmɑ̂ː.klɪɡ ˈmôːl.tɪd/word by word
The Swedish way to say "bon appétit" is smaklig måltid. If unsure, use smaklig måltid. Wiktionary also lists smaklig spis and låt det smaka.
Meaning: used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Swedish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| smaklig måltid | /ˈsmɑ̂ː.klɪɡ ˈmôːl.tɪd/ (word by word) | |
| smaklig spis | /ˈsmɑ̂ː.klɪɡ spiːs/ (word by word) | archaic |
| låt det smaka |
These phrases are used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase smaklig måltid literally translates to "tasty meal".
Which one should you use?
While smaklig måltid and låt det smaka are used in modern Swedish, smaklig spis is an archaic form that is no longer in common usage.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase smaklig måltid, the adjective smaklig is in its singular common gender form to agree with the singular noun måltid.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈsmɑ̂ː.klɪɡ ˈmôːl.tɪd/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The archaic phrase smaklig spis uses the word spis, which in modern Swedish refers to a kitchen stove or cooker rather than a meal.
- In many Swedish households, it is considered more polite to wait for the host to say smaklig måltid before beginning to eat.
- The noun måltid entered the Swedish language via Middle Low German, reflecting the heavy influence of Hanseatic trade on Swedish vocabulary.
Examples in context
- Tack, det samma!Thank you, the same to you!
- Vi kan äta nu. Varsågod!We can eat now. Enjoy!
- Tack!Thank you!
- Smaklig måltid!Enjoy your meal!
- Tack, smaklig måltid till dig också.Thanks, enjoy your meal too.
Example conversation
Erik and Alice are sitting down for dinner at home.
- ErikHär är maten, smaklig måltid, Alice!Here is the food, enjoy your meal, Alice!
- AliceTack, Erik! Det ser jättegott ut.Thanks, Erik! It looks delicious.
- ErikJag hoppas att du gillar det.I hope you like it.
- AliceJag är sömnig men hungrig!I am sleepy but hungry!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bon appétit” translations and entries smaklig måltid, smaklig spis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (smaklig, måltid, spis) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries det, låt, måltid, smaka, smaklig, smaklig måltid, smaklig spis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
