die Mahlzeit
Translation
meal, mealtime, (greeting) enjoy your meal
Examples
Wir essen drei Mahlzeiten am Tag.
We eat three meals a day.
Mahlzeit! Kommst du auch essen?
Enjoy your lunch! Are you coming to eat too?
Die warme Mahlzeit war sehr lecker.
The warm meal was very delicious.
Grammar Patterns
to prepare a ((meal)) I'm preparing a warm meal.
to have a ((meal)) We have the meal together.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Essen (food, meal), Speise (dish)
Etymology
A compound of 'Mahl' (meal) and 'Zeit' (time). Literally 'meal time'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'meal time'. It's also used as a common greeting around lunchtime, especially at work.