This is delicious
Praise
Use this phrase to show genuine appreciation for food and make your host feel wonderful.
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- Use it to praise food or drinks that taste great.
- Say it at restaurants or dinner parties to be polite.
- Add 'so' or 'really' for extra emphasis and warmth.
Bedeutung
You say this when you eat or drink something that tastes very good. It is a warm way to show you are enjoying your meal.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Eating at a friend's house
Wow, this is delicious! Did you cook it yourself?
Wow, this is delicious! Did you cook it yourself?
At a high-end restaurant
This is delicious, thank you to the chef.
This is delicious, thank you to the chef.
Texting a photo of a dessert
Look at this cake... it is delicious! 🍰
Look at this cake... it is delicious!
Kultureller Hintergrund
In many English-speaking countries, it is considered polite to compliment the food early in the meal. This phrase acts as a 'social lubricant' that makes the host feel relaxed and appreciated. While some cultures show appreciation by finishing every bite, English speakers prefer to verbalize their delight.
The 'Mmm' Factor
English speakers often say 'Mmm!' before the phrase. It makes you sound more sincere!
Don't describe yourself
Never say 'I am delicious.' That means you think you taste good! Always use 'This is' or 'It is'.
In 15 Sekunden
- Use it to praise food or drinks that taste great.
- Say it at restaurants or dinner parties to be polite.
- Add 'so' or 'really' for extra emphasis and warmth.
What It Means
This is delicious is the ultimate compliment for food. It tells the cook that their hard work paid off. It means the flavors are perfect and you are happy. You are not just eating; you are having a great experience. It is a simple, powerful way to share joy.
How To Use It
Use it while you are still chewing or right after a bite. You can say it to the chef or your friends. Keep your voice bright and enthusiastic. If you want more power, add really or so. For example, This is so delicious! works perfectly. Don't forget to smile while you say it!
When To Use It
Use it at a dinner party to be polite. Use it at a restaurant when the waiter asks how the food is. It is great for street food or a fancy five-course meal. Even if you are just eating a snack, it works. It makes the person who provided the food feel like a hero.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for things you cannot eat. It sounds very strange if you use it for a movie or a song. Avoid saying it if you actually hate the food. People will see it on your face! Also, don't say it with a flat, bored voice. That makes it sound like a lie.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, praising the food is a social rule. It breaks the silence and starts happy conversations. Food is often tied to love and hospitality. By saying This is delicious, you are thanking the host for their care. It is the easiest way to be a great guest.
Common Variations
This tastes amazing!(More excited)This is yummy.(Very casual or for kids)This is incredible.(High praise for gourmet food)It's great.(Simple and safe)This is to die for!(A bit dramatic and very positive)
Nutzungshinweise
This phrase is safe for all levels of formality. Just remember to use 'this' or 'it'—describing yourself as 'delicious' will lead to some very funny looks!
The 'Mmm' Factor
English speakers often say 'Mmm!' before the phrase. It makes you sound more sincere!
Don't describe yourself
Never say 'I am delicious.' That means you think you taste good! Always use 'This is' or 'It is'.
The 'Polite Bite'
Even if you don't love the food, saying 'This is interesting' is a polite way to avoid lying while still being a good guest.
Beispiele
6Wow, this is delicious! Did you cook it yourself?
Wow, this is delicious! Did you cook it yourself?
A great way to start a conversation about the recipe.
This is delicious, thank you to the chef.
This is delicious, thank you to the chef.
Formal and respectful way to give feedback.
Look at this cake... it is delicious! 🍰
Look at this cake... it is delicious!
Commonly used in social media captions.
This is delicious, but my mouth is on fire!
This is delicious, but my mouth is on fire!
A humorous way to balance praise with a struggle.
Honey, this is delicious. Thank you for cooking.
Honey, this is delicious. Thank you for cooking.
Shows deep appreciation and love.
This is delicious! I need to buy another one.
This is delicious! I need to buy another one.
Shows immediate satisfaction.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the best word to complete the compliment.
This soup is ___ delicious!
We use 'so' to add emphasis to how good the food tastes.
Which response is appropriate when a waiter asks 'How is your meal?'
___, thank you.
You describe the food as delicious, not yourself!
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of Food Praise
Used with kids or very close friends.
This is yummy!
Perfect for any situation.
This is delicious.
Used in fine dining or business dinners.
This is truly exquisite.
Where to say 'This is delicious'
Dinner Party
Complimenting the host
Bakery
Trying a new pastry
Date Night
Sharing a dessert
Lunch Break
Enjoying a sandwich
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes! You can say This juice is delicious or This wine is delicious. It works for anything you consume.
Not at all. It is a very natural word that works with both your boss and your best friend.
Tasty is a bit weaker. Delicious sounds like you are enjoying the food much more.
Yes! If the kitchen smells great, you can say It smells delicious in here!
It is better to swallow first! However, a quick Mmm, delicious while eating is common in casual settings.
You can say This is absolutely delicious or This is the most delicious thing I've ever eaten!
You can say It's good or It's nice. Delicious is reserved for food you actually enjoy.
Be careful! This is very flirtatious and sometimes inappropriate. It is best to stick to food.
Yummy is mostly used by children or adults acting very cute. Delicious is the standard adult choice.
Say it after your first or second bite. It shows the host immediately that you are happy.
Verwandte Redewendungen
It's mouth-watering
The food looks or smells so good you want to eat it immediately.
Hit the spot
The food was exactly what you needed or wanted.
Finger-licking good
Extremely tasty food (often used for fried chicken or ribs).
Tastes like heaven
An exaggerated way to say the food is perfect.
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