यह स्वादिष्ट नहीं है।
yeh swadisht nahin hai.
This is not tasty.
Meaning
Describing food or drink as lacking good flavor.
Cultural Background
Hospitality is key. Even if food is bad, people often use 'ठीक है' (it's okay) to be polite. Spices are central. If food is not tasty, it might be due to a lack of 'masala'. Direct criticism of food can be seen as an insult to the cook's effort.
Be Polite
Add 'क्षमा करें' (sorry) before saying it.
Context Matters
Don't say this to a host who cooked for hours.
Meaning
Describing food or drink as lacking good flavor.
Be Polite
Add 'क्षमा करें' (sorry) before saying it.
Context Matters
Don't say this to a host who cooked for hours.
Visual Learning Aids
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsIt depends on the context.
Yes, but 'स्वादिष्ट' is usually for food.
Use 'बिल्कुल स्वादिष्ट नहीं है'.
It is neutral.
Yes, in very casual speech.
Try 'बेस्वाद' for bland food.
Yes.
यह स्वादिष्ट नहीं था।
Related Phrases
खाना अच्छा है
contrastThe food is good.
बेस्वाद
synonymTasteless.
पसंद नहीं आया
similarDid not like it.
