Meaning
To indicate that the quantity or amount is sufficient.
Cultural Background
In North India, it is common to say 'Bas' (Enough) alongside 'Yeh kaafi hai' to be very clear. In South Indian states, people might use local equivalents, but 'kaafi' is widely understood due to Hindi/Urdu influence. Refusing food is often seen as rude; always add 'shukriya' (thanks) to soften the refusal.
Add 'Shukriya'
Always add 'shukriya' (thanks) to make your refusal polite.
Tone Matters
Saying it with a flat tone can sound rude. Smile while saying it.
Meaning
To indicate that the quantity or amount is sufficient.
Add 'Shukriya'
Always add 'shukriya' (thanks) to make your refusal polite.
Tone Matters
Saying it with a flat tone can sound rude. Smile while saying it.
Use 'Bas'
Combine 'Bas, yeh kaafi hai' for a very natural, native-sounding phrase.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
यह _____ है।
'काफी' means enough in this context.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct one.
Standard Hindi word order is Subject-Object-Verb.
Complete the dialogue.
Waiter: 'और चाय?' You: '_____'
This is the polite way to decline.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You have enough food.
Correct usage for quantity.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesयह _____ है।
'काफी' means enough in this context.
Choose the correct one.
Standard Hindi word order is Subject-Object-Verb.
Waiter: 'और चाय?' You: '_____'
This is the polite way to decline.
You have enough food.
Correct usage for quantity.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it works for food, money, time, and arguments.
Not if you add 'shukriya'.
'Kaafi' is sufficiency, 'bahut' is abundance.
Yes, it is very common in speech.
It is neutral and works in almost all settings.
Use 'woh kaafi hai'.
Related Phrases
बस
similarEnough/Stop
बहुत है
contrastIt is a lot
इतना काफी है
builds onThis much is enough
