Meaning
Stating that something is not to one's liking or taste.
Cultural Background
In North India, food is a major part of social life. Using this phrase when offered food is considered polite but firm. In corporate settings, this phrase is used to give constructive feedback without attacking the person's work.
Politeness
Always add a smile when saying this to ensure it sounds polite.
Gender
Remember 'pasand' is feminine, so always use 'meri'.
Meaning
Stating that something is not to one's liking or taste.
Politeness
Always add a smile when saying this to ensure it sounds polite.
Gender
Remember 'pasand' is feminine, so always use 'meri'.
Context
Use this to soften a rejection.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct possessive for 'pasand'.
Yeh ____ pasand nahi hai.
Pasand is feminine, so we use 'meri'.
Complete the sentence.
Yeh meri ______ nahi hai.
The phrase is 'meri pasand'.
Respond to the offer.
A: 'Yeh design kaisa hai?' B: '______'
This is the target phrase for expressing dislike.
Match the Hindi phrase to its English meaning.
Yeh meri pasand nahi hai.
The phrase translates to 'This is not my preference'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesYeh ____ pasand nahi hai.
Pasand is feminine, so we use 'meri'.
Yeh meri ______ nahi hai.
The phrase is 'meri pasand'.
A: 'Yeh design kaisa hai?' B: '______'
This is the target phrase for expressing dislike.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The phrase translates to 'This is not my preference'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is polite and professional.
No, it is a polite way to express a difference in opinion.
Because 'pasand' is a feminine noun.
Yes, in very informal speech, but 'hai' is better.
Yes, it is standard Hindi.
Use 'Mujhe pasand nahi'.
No, it is for things, ideas, or activities.
The phrase remains the same for plural objects.
Related Phrases
Mujhe pasand hai
contrastI like it
Meri pasandida
builds onMy favorite
Ruchi nahi hai
similarNo interest
