Mealtime Expressions

Question 1

In the name of God (said when you begin an activity: eating, drinking, working, studying, traveling, etc.)

Answer 1

Bismillah

Question 2

Thanks to God (said after finishing a meal, or after expressing that all is well in life)

Answer 2

L-7amdullah

Question 3

I dont eat…

Answer 3

Ma-kan-akul-sh

Question 4

Meat

Answer 4

L-l7m

Question 5

Eggs

Answer 5

L-biD

Question 6

Fish

Answer 6

L-7ut

Question 7

Chicken

Answer 7

D-djaj

Question 8

I drink tea/coffee without sugar

Answer 8

Kan-shrb atay / l-qhwa bla skkar

Question 9

I eat everything

Answer 9

Kan-akul kulshi

Question 10

I only eat vegetables

Answer 10

Kan-akul ghir l-khuDra

Question 11

I don’t feel like eating

Answer 11

Ma-fiya ma-y-akul

Question 12

I want just / only

Answer 12

Bghit ghir

Question 13

I don’t want to have breakfast

Answer 13

Ma-bghit-sh n-ftr

Question 14

The food is delicious

Answer 14

L-makla bnina

Question 15

I’m full

Answer 15

Shb3t

Question 16

I want to learn how to cook.

Answer 16

Bghit n-t3llm n-tiyb

Question 17

May God replenish / reward you. ( said after a meal to thank the host)

Answer 17

Llah y-khlf

Question 18

To your health. (Said to someone after eating, drinking, coming out of the hammam, wearing new clothes, having a haircut, etc.)

Answer 18

BSS7a

Question 19

May God grant you health too (response to bSS7a)

Answer 19

Llah y-3tik SS7a

Question 20

Than you

Answer 20

Shukran

Question 21

You’re welcome

Answer 21

Bla jmil