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What is the meaning of Afiyet olsun?
« Afiyet olsun » – Bon appétit ! Afiyet olsun – enjoy your meal! But afiyet olsun actually means ‘may it be good for you’, and can be said before, during or after a meal.
What is the response to Afiyet olsun?
First Round of Sayings
| Saying | Meaning | Possible response |
|---|---|---|
| Hoşgeldin | Welcome | “Hoş bulduk!” |
| Afiyet olsun | Bon appétit | “Sağol!” (Thanks) |
| Ellerine Sağlık | Literally: “Health for your hands”. You say it when someone has cooked something particularly delicious. | “Afiyet olsun.” |
| Hayırlı Olsun | All the best | “Sağol/ Teşekkürler” (Thanks) |
How do you compliment food in Turkish?
Elinize sağlık is the most common way to compliment a meal whether in a lokanta or a private home and would be used by Turks themselves. Nefis refers to the food but with elinize sağlık you are praising both the food and the chef at the same time.
What is Bon Appetit in Turkish?
bon appetit {noun} [idiom] TR. volume_up. Afiyet olsun.
How do you respond to Hayirli olsun?
Sometimes “Hayırlı olsun” is said in such condition. The reply for both expressions is “Teşekkür ederim”. İyi yolculuklar / Hayırlı yolculuklar : Have a nice journey. Afedersiniz: “Excuse me”.
What do Turkish people say before they eat?
5. Afiyet olsun. The Turkish equivalent of “Enjoy your meal,” the phrase is said at every table before eating.
Why do Turkish say health to your hands?
Literally it means “health to your hands,” and is used to compliment any time someone has used their hands to produce something wonderful.
What does “Bon Appétit” mean in Arabic?
This is probably translated in your guide book as “bon appétit”, which is why waiters who speak a bit of English say “enjoy your meal” as you are leaving the restaurant. But afiyet olsun actually means “may it be good for you”, which is why it can be said before, during or after a meal.
What are some of the most useful Turkish phrases?
12 extraordinarily useful Turkish phrases 1. hoş geldiniz — it’s nice you came / welcome 2. hoş bulduk — I find it nice 3. buyurun — please / here you are / walk this way 4. teşekkür ederim — thank you 5. elenize sağlık — health to your hands 6. afiyet olsun — may it be good for you 7. güle güle kullanin — use it smiling
How do you say thank you in Turkish?
1 teşekkür ederim — thank you. Oops, we couldn’t find that track. 2 elenize sağlık — health to your hands. Oops, we couldn’t find that track. 3 afiyet olsun — may it be good for you. Oops, we couldn’t find that track. SoundCloud.com Remember the older woman you just bought the gözleme from?
How many Turkish phrases will ellellen Rabiner teach you?
Ellen Rabiner will teach you 12 extraordinarily useful Turkish phrases that will make your upcoming trip to Turkey a lot easier! Destinations Creators Trips Topics Advertise Shop