Elinize sağlık
phrase
Pronunciation: /eh-li-nee-ZEH sah-LUHK/
English Meaning
Health to your hands (said to the cook)
“Elinize sağlık” in Example Sentences
Yemek harikaydı, elinize sağlık.
The food was wonderful, health to your hands.
Elinize sağlık, çok güzel olmuş!
Thank you — it turned out wonderfully!
— Elinize sağlık. — Afiyet olsun.
— Thanks for the lovely meal. — Enjoy!
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| Eline sağlık | informal |
| Elinize sağlık | formal or plural |
Usage Note
The cook usually answers 'Afiyet olsun'. You can say it to anyone who has made something for you, not only food.
Grammar & Usage
A highly cultural expression of gratitude to whoever prepared the food.
Word Origin & Etymology
'El' (hand) + '-iniz' (your formal) + '-e' (dative) + 'sağlık' (health).
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