🇳🇬 Yoruba phrases

How to Say "Enjoy your meal" in Yoruba

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
jẹ́ kó dára
"Enjoy your meal" in Yoruba · say it like jeh koh dah-rah

The most natural way to say "Enjoy your meal" in Yoruba is jẹ́ kó dára. 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

jẹ́ kó dùn
used in more casual settings
jẹ́ kó ní ìtùnú
more formal way to express enjoyment

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone is about to eat. It is a polite way to wish them enjoyment of their food. It can be said in both formal and informal settings, depending on the context.

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Examples in Yoruba

YorubaEnglish
jẹ́ kó dára, ẹ jọ̀ọ́enjoy your meal, please
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 'jẹ́ kó jẹ', which means 'eat'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a different way to say this in a restaurant?

Yes, you can say 'jẹ́ kó ní ìtùnú' for a more formal setting.

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