Mahlzeit
meal
The German word 'Mahlzeit' is used to refer to a meal, typically a main meal. It can also be used as a greeting in some contexts, especially around lunchtime. The word is a compound of 'Mahl' (meal) and 'Zeit' (time), literally meaning 'meal time'.
Example sentences using: Mahlzeit
Mahlzeit! Wie geht es dir heute?
Mealtime! How are you today?
In this phrase, 'Mahlzeit' is used as a greeting, often around lunchtime, rather than a literal reference to a meal time. It's a colloquial way of saying 'hello' or 'hi' during the middle of the day, with the added question about the person's well-being, 'Wie geht es dir heute?'
Ich hoffe, du hast eine gute Mahlzeit gehabt.
I hope you had a good meal.
In this phrase, 'Mahlzeit' is literally translated as 'meal'. Therefore, the sentence expresses a hope or wish that the person had an enjoyable meal.
Bereite die Mahlzeit vor, bevor die Gäste ankommen.
Prepare the meal before the guests arrive.
In this case, 'Mahlzeit' is used to refer to a meal that is being prepared. This phrase gives an instruction to prepare the meal before the guests arrive.