B1 Expression Neutral

कम मीठा करो।

kam meetha karo.

Make it less sweet.

Meaning

A request to reduce the amount of sugar or sweetness in a dish or drink.

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Cultural Background

In India, tea is often served very sweet. Asking for 'kam meetha' is a standard health-conscious request. Similar to India, hospitality often involves very sweet tea/coffee, making this phrase essential for travelers.

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Add 'Zara'

Adding 'zara' (a little) makes the request sound much softer and more polite.

Meaning

A request to reduce the amount of sugar or sweetness in a dish or drink.

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Add 'Zara'

Adding 'zara' (a little) makes the request sound much softer and more polite.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to ask for less sugar?

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कम मीठा कीजिए

'Kijiye' is the honorific form of 'karo'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask for less sugar? Choose B1

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: कम मीठा कीजिए

'Kijiye' is the honorific form of 'karo'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it works for any dish where sugar is an ingredient.

Related Phrases

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चीनी कम

synonym

Less sugar

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