Japanese phrase
___では食事の前に何と言いますか？ ___ de wa shoku ji no mae ni nan to i i ma su ka
Meaning
What do you say before a meal in ___?
When to use it
Asks which expression comes before a meal. It is a polite way to learn a customary phrase in an unfamiliar setting.
Example dialogue
日本では食事の前に何と言いますか？ nihon de wa shoku ji no mae ni nan to i i ma su ka
What do people say before a meal in Japan?
いただきますって言うんです。 i ta da ki ma su tte i u n de su
We say a traditional phrase of thanks before eating.