Inviting a friend over for dinner in English
What to say when inviting a friend over for dinner at your place.
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Invite someone to eat at your place
come over = come to my place
Polite question after an invitation
Common ideas: wine / dessert / flowers
Say they don't need to bring anything
Full form: Just bring yourself!
Warm way to say: be ready to eat a lot!
Friendly when you made a lot of food
Quick answers
Invite: what to say in English
Say “Want to come over for dinner?” — invite someone to eat at your place. come over = come to my place.
Guest: what to say in English
Say “What should I bring?” — polite question after an invitation. Common ideas: wine / dessert / flowers.
Useful line: what to say in English
Say “Just yourself.” — say they don't need to bring anything. Full form: Just bring yourself!
Invite: what to say in English
Say “Come hungry!” — warm way to say: be ready to eat a lot. Friendly when you made a lot of food.