मुझे भूख नहीं है।
Mujhe bhookh nahi hai.
I am not hungry.
직역: {"mujhe":"to me","bhukh":"hunger","nahin":"not","hai":"is"}
15초 만에
- Directly states you are not hungry.
- Useful for politely declining food offers.
- Works in most casual and semi-formal settings.
- Simple and widely understood across Hindi speakers.
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주요 예문
3 / 11Texting a friend about lunch plans
यार, आज लंच के लिए नहीं चल पाऊंगा। मुझे भूख नहीं है।
Man, I won't be able to make it for lunch today. I am not hungry.
At a family dinner
सबको खाना बहुत पसंद आया, पर मुझे अभी भूख नहीं है।
Everyone loved the food, but I am not hungry right now.
Declining a snack at work
शुक्रिया, पर मुझे भूख नहीं है।
Thank you, but I am not hungry.
문화적 배경
Hospitality is key. Declining food often requires a polite 'thank you' to avoid offending the host. It is common for hosts to insist. Don't be surprised if they ask twice.
Add 'Ji'
Adding 'Ji' at the end makes it polite for elders.
15초 만에
- Directly states you are not hungry.
- Useful for politely declining food offers.
- Works in most casual and semi-formal settings.
- Simple and widely understood across Hindi speakers.
What It Means
This phrase is your polite 'no thanks' to food. It directly states that the sensation of hunger is absent. Think of it as your personal 'off' switch for your stomach's rumbling. It's super common and incredibly useful.
How To Use It
Use it when someone offers you food, and you're not in the mood. Maybe you just ate, or you're simply not hungry. It works in almost any situation where food is involved. You can say it to friends, family, or even colleagues. Just a simple, clear statement does the trick!
Formality & Register
This phrase is wonderfully flexible! It's mostly neutral, leaning slightly informal. You can use it in casual chats with friends, but also in slightly more formal settings like declining a snack at a work meeting. It’s like a chameleon – adapting to the vibe. Just be mindful of your tone; a cheerful 'mujhe bhukh nahin hai' sounds different from a weary one.
Real-Life Examples
- At a restaurant: Your friend asks, 'Do you want to share another appetizer?' You reply,
mujhe bhukh nahin hai. - At home: Your mom offers you a second helping. You say,
Main theek hoon, mujhe bhukh nahin hai.(I'm fine, I'm not hungry.) - At a party: Someone hands you a plate of snacks. You politely decline with,
Shukriya, par mujhe bhukh nahin hai.(Thanks, but I'm not hungry.) - Texting: 'Hey, wanna grab lunch?' Your reply: 'Nahi yaar, abhi mujhe bhukh nahin hai. Kal chalega?' (Nah man, I'm not hungry right now. Can we go tomorrow?)
When To Use It
- When you've just finished a big meal.
- When you're feeling a bit under the weather and don't want to eat.
- When someone offers you food you don't like.
- When you're saving space for dessert later (shhh!).
- When you're just not feeling hungry, no specific reason needed!
When NOT To Use It
- When you are actually starving! Don't be a hero, just say you're hungry.
- When it might offend your host. If someone has lovingly prepared a meal, and you're not hungry, a softer approach might be better. Like, 'It looks delicious, but I ate recently.'
- When you're trying to make new friends at a potluck and skipping the food is a social faux pas.
- When you're on a first date and want to seem enthusiastic about trying new things (unless you *really* aren't hungry).
Common Mistakes
It's pretty hard to mess this one up, but sometimes learners overcomplicate it. Trying to add too many extra words can make it sound unnatural. Or, saying it with a tone that implies you're *too* full, which can be awkward.
Mujhe bhookh nahi hai khana.
✓Mujhe bhookh nahin hai. (You don't need to add 'khana' - food).
Main bhookh nahi hai.
✓Mujhe bhookh nahin hai. (The structure is 'to me hunger is not', not 'I am not hunger').
Common Variations
Mujhe kuch khane ka mann nahi hai.(I don't feel like eating anything.) This is a bit softer and more about desire than the physical sensation.Abhi bhookh nahi hai.(Not hungry right now.) This adds a time element, implying you might be later.Pet bhara hua hai.(My stomach is full.) This is more descriptive of being full from eating.- In some regions, you might hear slight pronunciation shifts, but the core phrase remains the same. It's pretty universal!
Real Conversations
Scenario 1: At a friend's house
Friend
You
mujhe bhookh nahin hai.'Friend
Scenario 2: Ordering food online
App Notification: 'Your driver is arriving soon!'
You text your roommate: 'Just letting you know, mujhe abhi bhookh nahin hai. Maybe you can start?'
Roommate
Quick FAQ
- Is this phrase always polite?
- Can I use it if I'm full from eating?
- What if I want to say I don't *feel* like eating?
- Does it sound rude in formal situations?
- Are there regional differences?
- What's the best way to decline food politely?
- How do I say I'm *very* hungry?
- Can I use this on a date?
- What if I'm offered spicy food and can't eat it?
- How do I say 'I'm not thirsty'?
- Is it okay to say this if I'm dieting?
- What if someone insists I eat?
- Can I use this with strangers?
- What's the opposite of this phrase?
- Does 'bhukh' mean something else?
- How do I say 'I ate a lot'?
- What if I have a stomach ache?
- Is it okay to say this if I'm vegetarian?
- Can I use this in a job interview?
- What if I'm offered dessert?
- How do I express mild hunger?
- What's a more casual way to say this?
사용 참고사항
This phrase is highly versatile and generally safe to use across most social and professional contexts. While neutral, avoid using it in extremely formal settings where a more elaborate refusal might be expected. The most common pitfall for learners is incorrect grammar, particularly mixing up 'main' (I) and 'mujhe' (to me) or the verb structure.
Add 'Ji'
Adding 'Ji' at the end makes it polite for elders.
예시
11यार, आज लंच के लिए नहीं चल पाऊंगा। मुझे भूख नहीं है।
Man, I won't be able to make it for lunch today. I am not hungry.
Casual decline, implying you ate recently or just aren't feeling it.
सबको खाना बहुत पसंद आया, पर मुझे अभी भूख नहीं है।
Everyone loved the food, but I am not hungry right now.
Politely stating you don't want more, even if the food is great.
शुक्रिया, पर मुझे भूख नहीं है।
Thank you, but I am not hungry.
A polite and neutral way to refuse a colleague's offer.
Looking at this feast! 🤤 But honestly, mujhe bhookh nahin hai. Maybe later! #foodie #notimeforfood
Looking at this feast! 🤤 But honestly, I am not hungry. Maybe later! #foodie #notimeforfood
Self-aware humor, common on social media.
खाना ऑर्डर कर लिया है, पर मुझे अभी भूख नहीं है। तुम खा सकते हो।
I've ordered food, but I am not hungry right now. You can eat.
Practical usage when sharing food or living with others.
धन्यवाद, पर मुझे अभी भूख या प्यास नहीं है।
Thank you, but I am not hungry or thirsty right now.
Professional and direct, showing you're focused on the interview.
✗ मैं भूख नहीं हूँ। → ✓ मुझे भूख नहीं है।
✗ I am not hunger. → ✓ I am not hungry.
Common learner error confusing 'main' (I) with 'mujhe' (to me) and the verb structure.
✗ मुझे खाना भूख नहीं है। → ✓ मुझे भूख नहीं है।
✗ I food am not hungry. → ✓ I am not hungry.
The word 'khana' (food) is implied and not needed here.
भाई, और नहीं! पेट फट जाएगा! मुझे बिल्कुल भूख नहीं है!
Brother, no more! My stomach will burst! I am absolutely not hungry!
Exaggerated, funny way to emphasize you're full.
बीमारी के बाद, मुझे कुछ खाने का मन नहीं कर रहा। मुझे भूख नहीं है।
After the illness, I don't feel like eating anything. I am not hungry.
Expressing a lack of appetite due to health reasons.
आज रात क्या बना रहे हो? मुझे तो बस थोड़ी सी भूख है।
What are you making tonight? I'm only a little hungry.
This example uses 'थोड़ी सी भूख' (a little hungry) to show contrast or a milder state.
셀프 테스트
Which is the correct way to say 'I am not hungry'?
Choose the correct option:
Hindi uses the dative construction 'Mujhe' for states like hunger.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality Spectrum for 'मुझे भूख नहीं है'
Texting friends, close family, very relaxed settings.
Nahi yaar, abhi mujhe bhookh nahin hai.
General conversations, most social situations, colleagues.
Mujhe bhookh nahin hai, shukriya.
Professional settings where politeness is key, but directness is okay.
Dhanyavaad, par mujhe abhi bhookh nahin hai.
Not typically used in highly formal situations; alternatives are preferred.
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When to Use 'मुझे भूख नहीं है'
Family Dinner
Thank you, but I'm not hungry.
Friend's House
No thanks, I'm good!
Restaurant
We don't need another appetizer.
Work Meeting
I'm fine, thank you.
Social Gathering
Maybe later, I'm not hungry now.
Texting
Can't make lunch, not hungry.
Comparing 'Not Hungry' Phrases
Usage Contexts for 'मुझे भूख नहीं है'
Social Interactions
- • Declining offers
- • Polite refusal
- • Avoiding overeating
Health/Well-being
- • After illness
- • Feeling unwell
- • Dieting
Modern Communication
- • Text messages
- • Social media captions
- • App responses
Regional Nuances
- • Standard Hindi
- • Slight pronunciation shifts
- • Common understanding
연습 문제 은행
1 연습 문제Choose the correct option:
Hindi uses the dative construction 'Mujhe' for states like hunger.
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관련 표현
मुझे भूख लगी है
contrastI am hungry
पेट भर गया
similarStomach is full
