foodbeginneruniversal
Guten Appetit!
/ˈɡuːtn̩ apeˈtiːt/
Enjoy your meal!
When to use it
Said before every meal in Germany — at home, at work, at restaurants. Skipping it feels rude.
In conversation
—So, das Essen ist fertig. Guten Appetit!
“—Alright, the food is ready. Enjoy!”