Meaning
To express strong liking or fondness for something.
Cultural Background
In North India, this phrase is used constantly in daily life, especially when sharing food or tea. This phrase is a staple in romantic and family dramas to show character bonding. In corporate settings, it is used to show alignment with a team's vision.
Dative Subject
Always remember that in Hindi, you don't 'do' the liking; the liking 'happens' to you. Hence, 'मुझे' (to me).
Politeness
Using this phrase when someone offers you something is a great way to show you are a polite and appreciative guest.
Meaning
To express strong liking or fondness for something.
Dative Subject
Always remember that in Hindi, you don't 'do' the liking; the liking 'happens' to you. Hence, 'मुझे' (to me).
Politeness
Using this phrase when someone offers you something is a great way to show you are a polite and appreciative guest.
Test Yourself
Select the correct sentence.
How do you say 'I like this very much'?
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for the experiencer of the emotion.
Fill in the missing word.
मुझे यह ____ पसंद है।
'बहुत' adds the intensity needed for 'very much'.
Complete the response.
A: यह खाना कैसा है? B: ____
This is the natural way to respond to a question about food.
Match the intensity.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Adding 'बहुत' increases the intensity of the liking.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesHow do you say 'I like this very much'?
The dative case 'मुझे' is required for the experiencer of the emotion.
मुझे यह ____ पसंद है।
'बहुत' adds the intensity needed for 'very much'.
A: यह खाना कैसा है? B: ____
This is the natural way to respond to a question about food.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Adding 'बहुत' increases the intensity of the liking.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, use 'प्यार' for people. 'पसंद' is for things, activities, or ideas.
It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.
Because liking is an internal experience in Hindi grammar.
Related Phrases
पसंद आना
specialized formTo come to like
बेहद पसंद
builds onExtremely liked
अच्छा लगना
similarTo feel good
