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Faroese
Pronunciation
Phrase
væl gagnist
- enjoy your meal; enjoy, bon appétit
Usage notes
This phrase is always used, when entering a room, where people sit and eat. Furthermore, it is an answer to manga takk (thank you (for the meal)) by a guest.
References
- Richard Kölbl: Färöisch Wort für Wort. Bielefeld 2004 (p. 95 "Zu Gast sein")