ทานให้อร่อยนะ
than hai aroi na/tʰaːn˧.haj˥˩.ʔa˨˩.rɔj˨˩.naʔ˦˥/
The English phrase "enjoy your meal" is expressed in Thai as ทานให้อร่อยนะ (than hai aroi na).
This phrase is a polite expression used to wish someone a pleasant dining experience before they begin eating.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "eat (polite) so that it is delicious" with a softening particle at the end.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form ทานให้อร่อยนะ uses the polite verb ทาน (than). For a more casual setting with friends or family, you can use กินให้อร่อยนะ, which replaces the polite verb with the informal กิน (kin).
How do you pronounce it?
than hai aroi na (5 syllables)
Did you know?
- In many Thai households, instead of wishing someone a delicious meal, people will simply say กินข้าวหรือยัง ('have you eaten rice yet?'), which serves as a universal greeting.
- If you are eating with elders, you should not use the phrase ทานให้อร่อยนะ to them, as it can sound like you are giving them a command or a blessing.
- In Thai culture, it is more common for the host to say เชิญทานเลยค่ะ ('please eat/help yourself') than to focus on the food being 'delicious'.
Examples in context
- อาหารมาแล้ว ทานให้อร่อยนะa-han ma laeo, than hai a-roi naThe food is here, enjoy your meal.
- วันนี้ขอให้ทานให้อร่อยนะwan-ni kho hai than hai a-roi naI hope you enjoy your meal today.
Example conversation
Thanakrit brings a plate of food to Nicha.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritนี่ครับ อาหารที่สั่งไว้ni khrap a-han thi sang waiHere is the food you ordered.
- ณิชา Nichaขอบคุณมากค่ะkhop khun mak khaThank you very much.
- ธนกฤต Thanakritทานให้อร่อยนะthan hai a-roi naEnjoy your meal.
- ณิชา Nichaขอบคุณค่ะkhop khun khaThank you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ทานให้อร่อยนะ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
