بِالْهَنَاءِ وَالشِّفَاءِ

[bil-hanā’ wa-sh-shifā’]

phrase

LanguageArabic (Saudi Arabia)

Meaning

Enjoy your meal
This polite wish is expressed to guests or companions at the table right before they begin their meal.

Examples

الطَّعَامُ جَاهِزٌ، بِالْهَنَاءِ وَالشِّفَاءِ.

The food is ready, enjoy your meal.

تَفَضَّلْ بِتَنَاوُلِ الْعَشَاءِ، بِالْهَنَاءِ وَالشِّفَاءِ.

Please go ahead and eat dinner, enjoy your meal.

Pronunciationbil-hanā’ wa-sh-shifā’

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How it is usedEquivalent to 'bon appétit', said to someone who is about to eat.

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