المعنى
Praising the taste of a meal.
خلفية ثقافية
In Pakistan, it is common to say 'Mashallah' before praising the food to show that you recognize it as a blessing from God. In the Lucknawi tradition (Tehzeeb), language is very refined. People might use even more formal words like 'Nafis' (exquisite) alongside 'Lazeez'. Hospitality is often aggressive; hosts will keep serving you until you insist you are full. Complimenting the food is the best way to show you are satisfied. In the UK or USA, Urdu speakers often mix English. You might hear 'Food بہت delicious ہے', but 'Lazeez' remains the preferred word for traditional meals.
The 'Mashallah' Rule
Always add 'Mashallah' when praising someone's cooking or children to show good intentions.
Vary your adjectives
If you've already said 'Lazeez', try 'Lajawab' for the next dish to sound more fluent.
المعنى
Praising the taste of a meal.
The 'Mashallah' Rule
Always add 'Mashallah' when praising someone's cooking or children to show good intentions.
Vary your adjectives
If you've already said 'Lazeez', try 'Lajawab' for the next dish to sound more fluent.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to complete the compliment.
کھانا بہت _______ ہے۔
'Lazeez' means delicious, which fits the context of 'Khana' (food).
Which sentence is the most natural way to praise a meal in a formal setting?
Select the best option:
Option B is the standard compliment. A means 'food is bad', C means 'I eat food', and D means 'Where is the food?'.
Match the Urdu words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the four components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue between a host and a guest.
Host: کھانا اور لیں؟ (Have more food?) Guest: جی، شکریہ۔ _______۔
It is polite to compliment the food when accepting more or finishing a meal.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Urdu Food Adjectives
Positive
- • Lazeez (Delicious)
- • Mazedar (Tasty)
- • Zabardast (Great)
Specific
- • Chatpata (Tangy)
- • Meetha (Sweet)
- • Namkeen (Salty)
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينکھانا بہت _______ ہے۔
'Lazeez' means delicious, which fits the context of 'Khana' (food).
Select the best option:
Option B is the standard compliment. A means 'food is bad', C means 'I eat food', and D means 'Where is the food?'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the four components of the phrase.
Host: کھانا اور لیں؟ (Have more food?) Guest: جی، شکریہ۔ _______۔
It is polite to compliment the food when accepting more or finishing a meal.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةYes, it is almost exclusively used for food and drink. You wouldn't use it to describe a beautiful view or a good book.
Absolutely. It's a great way to compliment a street vendor.
'Mazedar' is more like 'tasty' or 'fun to eat', while 'Lazeez' is more like 'delicious' or 'exquisite'.
Simply change 'hai' to 'tha': 'Khana bohat lazeez tha'.
In a formal guest-host situation, it might be seen as a lack of appreciation. It's always better to say it!
عبارات ذات صلة
کھانا مزیدار ہے
synonymThe food is tasty.
ذائقہ اچھا ہے
similarThe taste is good.
پیٹ بھر گیا
builds onMy stomach is full.
کھانا بہت برا ہے
contrastThe food is very bad.
