Meaning
Stating that a particular item or thing is not required.
Cultural Background
In North India, hospitality is key. Declining an offer of tea or snacks is often met with insistence. You may need to say this phrase firmly. In corporate settings, this phrase is used to manage workload and resources efficiently. The concept of 'need' is often tied to social status; sometimes people say they don't need something to appear humble.
Add Shukriya
Always add 'shukriya' (thanks) to soften the refusal.
Don't be blunt
Using this without a smile can sound cold.
Meaning
Stating that a particular item or thing is not required.
Add Shukriya
Always add 'shukriya' (thanks) to soften the refusal.
Don't be blunt
Using this without a smile can sound cold.
Use for boundaries
It's the perfect phrase for setting personal space.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: मुझे _____ जरूरत नहीं है।
मुझे _____ जरूरत नहीं है।
We need the genitive 'iski' to link the object to 'zaroorat'.
Which is more polite?
Choose the better option.
The first is a polite statement of need, the second is a blunt statement of want.
Match the Hindi phrase to its English meaning.
Match: मुझे मदद की जरूरत नहीं है।
Maddad means help.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या आपको यह पेन चाहिए? B: _____
This is the correct response to an offer.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमुझे _____ जरूरत नहीं है।
We need the genitive 'iski' to link the object to 'zaroorat'.
Choose the better option.
The first is a polite statement of need, the second is a blunt statement of want.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Maddad means help.
A: क्या आपको यह पेन चाहिए? B: _____
This is the correct response to an offer.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, but it might sound a bit formal. With friends, you can just say 'Nahi chahiye'.
Not if you add 'shukriya'.
'Chahiye' is want, 'zaroorat' is need.
No, it's for objects or services.
Use 'thi' instead of 'hai'.
Extremely common.
Yes, it is professional.
It means 'of this', linking the object to the need.
Related Phrases
मुझे यह नहीं चाहिए
synonymI don't want this
क्या आपको इसकी जरूरत है?
builds onDo you need this?
मुझे मदद चाहिए
contrastI need help
