How to say "Enjoy! / Bon appétit!" in Darija

"Enjoy! / Bon appétit!" in Moroccan Darija is hanya!. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.

hanya!

Enjoy! / Bon appétit!

Cultural context

Said to someone who is eating. They reply 'Allah y-hannik'.

Level 3

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