How to Say “Bon Appétit” in Turkish
The usual way to say “Bon appétit” in Turkish is Afiyet olsun. It is neutral: safe in almost any situation. Below are 3 alternatives (informal), how to reply, an example dialogue and the grammar behind it.
In Turkish
Afiyet olsun
- Literally
- “may it be (good) health”
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- Neutralsafe in almost any situation
How Afiyet olsun is built
- afiyethealth, well-being
- olsunmay it be
Other ways to say “Bon appétit”
- Afiyet bal şeker olsunInformal
“may it be health, honey and sugar”
Playful, warm version.
- Size de afiyet olsunNeutral
“enjoy your meal too”
Reply when both of you are eating.
- Kolay gelsinNeutral
“may it come easy”
To someone cooking, not eating.
How to reply
Teşekkür ederim.
Thank you.
Size de!
You too!
Example dialogue
- A
Yemekler geldi. Afiyet olsun!
The food is here. Enjoy your meal!
- B
Teşekkürler, size de!
Thanks, you too!
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“Bon appétit” in Turkish: FAQ
How do you say “Bon appétit” in Turkish?
The most common way is Afiyet olsun (literally “may it be (good) health”), which is neutral: safe in almost any situation. You will also hear Afiyet bal şeker olsun (“may it be health, honey and sugar”): playful, warm version.
How do you reply to Afiyet olsun?
Typical replies are Teşekkür ederim. (“Thank you.”) and Size de! (“You too!”).
What does each part of Afiyet olsun mean?
afiyet = health, well-being; olsun = may it be. Afiyet olsun is said before, during and after a meal, and even to someone you see eating.
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