Chinese phrase
我开吃啦！ wǒ kāi chī la
Meaning
I'm digging in!
When to use it
This announces that the speaker is starting to eat. It is a casual, cheerful way to begin a meal, often said before eating.
Example dialogue
妈妈，我开吃啦！ mā mā wǒ kāi chī la
Mom, I'm digging in!
好，慢慢吃。 hǎo màn màn chī
Okay, take your time.