Have a bite Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbaɪt
HAV-uh-BYTE
hæv/ /æɪ/ /bˈaɪt
HAV-uh-BYTE
Definition
To eat a small amount of food or to have a quick snack, often casually or when sharing food with others.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and conversational. Commonly used to invite someone to eat, as in 'Do you want to have a bite?' or 'Let's have a bite.' Can mean a literal bite of food or a quick meal. Not used for serious dining. Often confused with 'take a bite,' which usually means eating a part of something physically.
Spanish: comer un poco - probar un bocadoPortuguese (BR): comer um pouco - dar uma mordidaPortuguese (PT): comer um pouco - dar uma dentadaChinese (Simplified): 吃一口 - 尝一口Chinese (Traditional): 喫一口 - 嘗一口Hindi: कुछ खाना - एक निवाला लेनाArabic: تناول لقمة - تذوق قليلاًBengali: কিছু খাওয়া - একটু খাওয়াRussian: перекуситьJapanese: 軽く食べる - ちょっと食べるVietnamese: ăn nhẹ - ăn một chútKorean: 간단히 먹다 - 한입 하다Turkish: atıştırmak - bir ısırık almakUrdu: کچھ کھانا - ہلکا سا کھاناIndonesian: makan sedikit - ngemil
Example Sentences
Do you want to have a bite before we go?
basic
Let's have a bite at that new café.
basic
I'm hungry, can I have a bite of your sandwich?
basic
I'm not really hungry. I might just have a bite later.
natural
"Want to have a bite with us after the meeting?"
natural
If you're passing by, come in and have a bite!
natural