Viel Spaß!
neutral
In Austrian German you wish someone to enjoy something with Viel Spaß! For a meal, say Guten Appetit! It is also called genießen.
Meaning: to enjoy (verb)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Viel Spaß! | neutral |
| Guten Appetit! | meals |
| genießen | verb |
Viel Spaß fits parties, trips and activities. Guten Appetit is said before eating. The verb genießen means to enjoy, as in Genieß den Tag.
Which one should you use?
Austrians also say Mahlzeit as a casual greeting around lunchtime, especially at work.
Did you know?
- German has no single word for "enjoy" that fits every case, so Viel Spaß and Guten Appetit are used for different situations.
Examples in context
- Viel Spaß im Urlaub!Enjoy your vacation!
- Guten Appetit!Enjoy your meal!
- Genieß den Abend.Enjoy the evening.
Example conversation
Katrin sends her friend Jan off to a concert and then wishes the table a good meal in Graz.
- KatrinViel Spaß beim Konzert!Enjoy the concert!
- JanDanke, bis morgen.Thanks, see you tomorrow.
- KatrinGuten Appetit, ihr zwei!Enjoy your meal, you two!
