多謝款待
dōjeh fúndoi
The English phrase "thank you for the food" is translated into Cantonese as 多謝款待 (dōjeh fúndoi).
This phrase is used to thank a host for a meal or for hosting you, rather than just thanking them for the physical food itself.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase 多謝款待 literally means 'thank you for the hospitality/treatment' rather than 'thank you for the food'.
How do you pronounce it?
dōjeh fúndoi
When do people say it?
A polite expression used to thank a host for providing a meal.
Did you know?
- Depending on the social hierarchy, a younger person might use 多謝款待 while the elder host responds by telling the guest to eat more, effectively turning the thanks into a new invitation.
- Finishing every grain of rice on your plate is often considered a more powerful non-verbal way to say 'thank you for the food' than any spoken sentence.
- While 多謝款待 expresses gratitude, it is common for guests to avoid praising the food too highly during the meal to avoid making the host feel their effort was an over-exertion.
Examples in context
- 多謝你用心煮咁好飯Thank you for taking the time and effort to cook such a wonderful meal
- 多謝款待。do1 ze6 fun2 doi6.Thank you for the hospitality.
- 非常多謝款待。fei1 soeng4 do1 ze6 fun2 doi6.Thank you very much for the hospitality.
Example conversation
Ka Yan is leaving Jun Kit's house after a dinner party.
- 嘉欣 Ka Yan今晚真係好豐富，多謝款待。gam1 maan5 zan1 hai6 hou2 fung1 fu3, do1 ze6 fun2 doi6.Tonight was really wonderful, thank you for the hospitality.
- 俊傑 Chun Kit唔使客氣，你鍾意就最好。m4 sai2 haak3 hei3, nei5 zung1 ji3 zau6 zeoi3 hou2.You're welcome, I'm just glad you liked it.
- 嘉欣 Ka Yan下次我請你食飯。haa6 ci3 ngo5 cing2 nei5 sik6 faan6.Next time, it's my treat.
- 俊傑 Chun Kit好呀，我等緊。hou2 aa3, ngo5 dang2 gan2.Great, I'll be looking forward to it.
