Meaning
To feel a strong desire to eat something, especially when seeing or smelling delicious food.
Cultural Background
Street food culture is massive here. This phrase is used daily when passing by 'chaat' stalls. While the language is different, the sentiment is identical when viewing fresh 'dosa' or 'idli'.
Use it as a compliment
If someone cooks for you, say this to make them feel great.
Meaning
To feel a strong desire to eat something, especially when seeing or smelling delicious food.
Use it as a compliment
If someone cooks for you, say this to make them feel great.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb.
समोसे देखकर मेरे मुँह में पानी _____ रहा है।
The idiom uses 'आना' (to come).
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesसमोसे देखकर मेरे मुँह में पानी _____ रहा है।
The idiom uses 'आना' (to come).
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if it's a thick shake or something appetizing.
Related Phrases
जी ललचाना
synonymTo feel tempted
