Meaning
A compliment about the taste of food.
Cultural Background
In North India, it is common to add 'बहुत' (very) to show extra appreciation. Hospitality is often expressed through serving multiple courses; complimenting each is polite. It is considered rude to leave food on the plate; complimenting it helps show you enjoyed it.
Add 'Bahut'
Add 'bahut' (very) to make your compliment sound more enthusiastic.
Smile!
A smile is just as important as the words when complimenting food in India.
Meaning
A compliment about the taste of food.
Add 'Bahut'
Add 'bahut' (very) to make your compliment sound more enthusiastic.
Smile!
A smile is just as important as the words when complimenting food in India.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
खाना ______ है।
Swadisht means tasty, which fits the context of food.
Which is the correct way to compliment food?
Which sentence is correct?
Subject-Adjective-Verb is the correct word order.
Match the word to its meaning.
Match: Khana, Swadisht, Hai
Direct translation mapping.
Complete the dialogue.
Host: 'How is the meal?' Guest: '______'
This is the appropriate response to a host.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesखाना ______ है।
Swadisht means tasty, which fits the context of food.
Which sentence is correct?
Subject-Adjective-Verb is the correct word order.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Direct translation mapping.
Host: 'How is the meal?' Guest: '______'
This is the appropriate response to a host.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsUsually, we use 'स्वादिष्ट' for food. For drinks, 'अच्छा' (good) is more common.
It is neutral. It works with friends and strangers.
It is better to say 'यह अलग है' (It is different) or stay silent.
Yes, that means 'delicious food'.
Yes, often with a food emoji.
No, 'swadisht' is invariable.
Related Phrases
भोजन तैयार है
builds onThe food is ready.
मुझे भूख लगी है
similarI am hungry.
बहुत बढ़िया
synonymVery good.
