Practise the thinking. Keep the judgement.
いただきます — Said before eating; I humbly receive
いただきます
itadakimasu
Meaning
Said before eating; I humbly receive
Original example
食事の前に、いただきますと言いました。
I said itadakimasu before the meal.
Cultural context and nuance
A meal-opening expression and a humble verb form for receiving or eating. The meaning changes with context.