भोजन का आनंद लीजिए
bhojan kā ānand lījiepolite, formal
Hindi has no single fixed phrase for "enjoy your meal". A polite wish is भोजन का आनंद लीजिए (bhojan kā ānand lījie), and at home hosts say आराम से खाइए (ārām se khāie), "eat at ease".
Meaning: wish before eating (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| भोजन का आनंद लीजिए | bhojan kā ānand lījie | polite, formal |
| आराम से खाइए | ārām se khāie | warm, everyday |
A host often just invites the guest with खाइए (khāie), or शुरू कीजिए (śurū kījie), "please begin". Many families do not say a wish at all, and the invitation to eat is the polite gesture.
Did you know?
- The maxim अतिथि देवो भव (atithi devo bhava), "the guest is like a god", is often quoted to describe Indian hospitality.
Examples in context
- आराम से खाइए, संकोच मत कीजिए।ārām se khāie, saṅkoc mat kījie.Eat at ease, do not hesitate.
- भोजन का आनंद लीजिए।bhojan kā ānand lījie.Enjoy your meal.
Example conversation
Mrs. Nair serves dinner to her guest Mr. Das.
- Mrs. Nairलीजिए, खाना तैयार है। आराम से खाइए।līje, khānā taiyār hai. ārām se khāie.Here you are, the food is ready. Eat at ease.
- Mr. Dasधन्यवाद, बहुत अच्छी ख़ुशबू आ रही है।dhanyavād, bahut acchī khushbū ā rahī hai.Thank you, it smells very good.
- Mrs. Nairथोड़ा और लीजिए।thoṛā aur lījie.Please take a little more.
