mmm
The English phrase "yum yum" can be expressed in German using mmm.
This is an exclamation used to express that food tastes delicious.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Bavaria, you may hear the variations Mmhh guad! or Mmhh fei guad! to mean "Mmm, it's good!"
Did you know?
- In some parts of Germany, if a meal is exceptionally good, one might use the word geil in a very casual setting, though this is highly slangy and carries different meanings elsewhere.
- While mmm is common, Germans often use the word lecker to describe tasty food, which comes from an old word for 'licking'.
- If you are in a very formal setting in Germany, making an audible 'mmm' sound while eating might be perceived as slightly lacking in table manners.
Examples in context
- Das schmeckt vorzüglich!That tastes exquisite!
- Das ist wirklich köstlich!That is truly delicious!
- Mmm, das schmeckt lecker!Mmm, that tastes delicious!
- Mmm, das schmeckt!Mmm, that tastes good!
- Mmm, der Kuchen ist lecker.Mmm, the cake is delicious.
- Mmm, die Suppe ist super.Mmm, the soup is great.
Example conversation
Sarah and Felix are eating dinner at home.
- SarahMmm, das Essen ist fantastisch!Mmm, the food is fantastic!
- FelixFreut mich, dass es dir schmeckt, Sarah.I'm glad you like it, Sarah.
- SarahJa, du hast toll gekocht, Felix.Yes, you cooked wonderfully, Felix.
- FelixDanke, ich gebe mein Bestes.Thanks, I'm doing my best.
