A1 Expression Neutral

میل ندارم

Meyl nadaram

I don't want to/care for

Practice it

Meaning

Used to politely decline food, drink, or an offer.

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Cultural Background

Taarof is a complex system of etiquette. Always offer food at least twice, and expect the guest to decline at least once before accepting.

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Taarof Tip

If you really want the food, you might still say 'میل ندارم' the first time to be polite, then accept the second time!

Meaning

Used to politely decline food, drink, or an offer.

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Taarof Tip

If you really want the food, you might still say 'میل ندارم' the first time to be polite, then accept the second time!

Test Yourself

How do you politely decline food?

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: میل ندارم

The correct structure is 'میل' + 'ندارم'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
How do you politely decline food? Choose A1

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: میل ندارم

The correct structure is 'میل' + 'ندارم'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is the most polite way to say no.

Related Phrases

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اشتها ندارم

synonym

I have no appetite

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