🇭🇷 Croatian phrases

How to Say "Enjoy your meal" in Croatian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Bon appétit
"Enjoy your meal" in Croatian · say it like bohn ah-peh-teet

The most natural way to say "Enjoy your meal" in Croatian is Bon appétit. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Uživajte u obroku
more formal, suitable for special occasions
Dobar tek
casual and commonly used among friends and family

When to use it

You can use this phrase when serving food to guests or when sitting down to eat with others. It is a polite way to express good wishes for the meal. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Croatian

CroatianEnglish
Bon appétit!Enjoy your meal!
Uživajte u obroku!Enjoy your meal!
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this phrase with a direct translation of 'enjoy' instead of using the culturally appropriate expression.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'Dobar tek' used in formal settings?

'Dobar tek' is generally casual, but it can be used in most settings without being inappropriate.

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