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How to say “Enjoy your meal” in Turkish

Afiyet olsun means "Enjoy your meal" or "Bon appétit". People say it before or while someone eats, and also after: when you say you're full or thank the cook, the reply is often "Afiyet olsun".

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Afiyet olsun!
ah·fee·yeht ohl·soon
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Meaning
Enjoy your meal!
Pronunciation
ah·fee·yeht ohl·soon

What “Afiyet olsun” really means

Afiyet olsun means "Enjoy your meal" or "Bon appétit". People say it before or while someone eats, and also after: when you say you're full or thank the cook, the reply is often "Afiyet olsun".

💬 Example dialogues

GarsonKebabınız, afiyet olsun.Your kebab, enjoy.

BenTeşekkürler.Thanks.

MisafirÇok lezzetliydi, ellerinize sağlık.It was delicious, health to your hands.

Ev sahibiAfiyet olsun!Enjoy, glad you liked it!

🚫 When NOT to use it

It is only for food and drink. For a film or a trip say "İyi seyirler" or "İyi yolculuklar".

🇹🇷 Culture note

If you walk past people eating, even strangers in a park, a quick "Afiyet olsun" is polite. They may invite you to join: "Buyurun!".

⚠️ Common mistakes

  • ✗ Afiyetler! → ✓ Afiyet olsun!The fixed phrase is singular: Afiyet olsun.

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