bon appetit in Esperanto

“Bon appétit” in Esperanto is Bonan apetiton! (BOH-nahn ah-peh-TEE-tohn), from bona “good” and apetito “appetite”. Both words end in -n because the wish is short for “(I wish you) a good appetite”. It is said before a meal, and it can also be translated “Enjoy your meal!”

How to reply

• Dankon, ankaŭ al vi.Thank you, and the same to you.
• Dankon.Thank you.

Example sentences

• Bonan apetiton!Enjoy your meal!
• Bonan apetiton, Maria.Enjoy your meal, Mary.

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