mangia e divertiti
The phrase "eat and enjoy" in Italian is mangia e divertiti.
This phrase is used to tell someone to enjoy their meal and have a good time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative mangia (eat) and the reflexive imperative divertiti (enjoy yourself).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form mangia e divertiti uses the imperative mood. If you wish to state a fact rather than issue a command or a wish, you would use the indicative mood mangi e ti diverti (you eat and you enjoy yourself). If you are addressing a group of people, you must use the plural imperative forms mangiate e divertitevi instead of the singular version.
Did you know?
- Italian has a concept called la convivialità, which describes the specific joy of eating and socializing together that mangia e divertiti encourages.
- The verb divertirsi comes from the root divertire, which literally means 'to turn away' or 'to deviate' from a path of boredom or work.
- In many Italian social settings, it is considered more polite to say buon appetito rather than giving a command like mangia to a guest.
Examples in context
- È un piacere gustare le specialità regionali.It is a pleasure to enjoy the regional specialties.
- Stasera pappiamo la pizza!Tonight, let's chow down on pizza!
- Goditi ogni morso della torta.Enjoy every bite of the cake.
- Mangia e divertiti alla festa!Eat and enjoy yourself at the party!
- Mangia e divertiti con i tuoi amici!Eat and enjoy yourself with your friends!
- È una bellissima festa, mangia e divertiti.It is a beautiful party, eat and enjoy yourself.
- Mangia e divertiti, non pensare a nulla.Eat and enjoy yourself, don't think about anything.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are at a lively dinner party.
- LorenzoLa cena è pronta, Sofia!Dinner is ready, Sofia!
- SofiaGrazie, Lorenzo, sembra tutto delizioso.Thanks, Lorenzo, everything looks delicious.
- LorenzoMangia e divertiti, te lo meriti.Eat and enjoy yourself, you deserve it.
- SofiaSì, grazie mille!Yes, thanks a lot!
