🇮🇸 Icelandic phrases

How to Say "Enjoy your meal" in Icelandic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Gómsætt
"Enjoy your meal" in Icelandic · say it like goom-set

The most natural way to say "Enjoy your meal" in Icelandic is Gómsætt. 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

Njóttu máltíðarinnar
A more formal way to say it.
Góða máltíð
Commonly used in casual settings.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to wish someone a pleasant dining experience. It is often said before a meal is served. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Icelandic

IcelandicEnglish
Gómsætt!Enjoy your meal!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'Góða ferð', which means 'Have a good trip'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I say 'Gómsætt'?

You can say it right before someone starts eating.

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