मतलब
To feel tempted by delicious food.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Pakistan, this phrase is often used during Ramadan when people discuss what they will eat for Iftar. It's a way of bonding over shared hunger and anticipation. In cities like Lucknow and Delhi, using this phrase is considered a polite way to acknowledge the skill of a cook without being overly aggressive. Modern Urdu speakers use the 'drooling face' emoji 🤤 alongside this phrase in comments on food vlogs. Classical writers use this to describe the 'Naimat' (blessings) of a feast, often contrasting it with the ascetic's life.
Use it as a compliment
If you are at a Pakistani home, say this when the food is served. It's a great way to make the host happy!
Gender Agreement
Remember, 'Paani' is the boss here. Even if you are a girl, you say 'Paani aaya' (masculine), not 'aayi'.
मतलब
To feel tempted by delicious food.
Use it as a compliment
If you are at a Pakistani home, say this when the food is served. It's a great way to make the host happy!
Gender Agreement
Remember, 'Paani' is the boss here. Even if you are a girl, you say 'Paani aaya' (masculine), not 'aayi'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
بریانی کی خوشبو سونگھ کر میرے منہ میں ______ آگیا۔
The idiom is 'Munh mein paani aana'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct conjugation:
'Paani' is masculine singular, so 'aaya' is correct for past tense.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You see a delicious chocolate cake. What do you say?
This phrase is used to express temptation for food.
Complete the dialogue.
احمد: امی، آج کیا پکایا ہے؟ امی: آج تمہاری پسندیدہ نہاری پکائی ہے۔ احمد: واہ! ______
Reacting to a favorite dish with excitement.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासبریانی کی خوشبو سونگھ کر میرے منہ میں ______ آگیا۔
The idiom is 'Munh mein paani aana'.
Choose the correct conjugation:
'Paani' is masculine singular, so 'aaya' is correct for past tense.
You see a delicious chocolate cake. What do you say?
This phrase is used to express temptation for food.
احمد: امی، آج کیا پکایا ہے؟ امی: آج تمہاری پسندیدہ نہاری پکائی ہے۔ احمد: واہ! ______
Reacting to a favorite dish with excitement.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालTechnically yes, but it's 95% used for food. Using it for a car or money can make you sound a bit greedy.
It is always 'Munh mein' (in the mouth). 'Munh se' would mean water coming *out* of the mouth, which is different.
It's neutral to informal. You can use it with anyone except in very stiff, formal writing.
'Raal tapakna' is more like 'drooling' and is very informal, sometimes used to tease friends.
संबंधित मुहावरे
جی للچانا
similarTo feel tempted (heart's desire).
رال ٹپکنا
specialized formTo drool.
بھوک چمکنا
builds onTo suddenly feel very hungry.
ہاتھ صاف کرنا
contrastTo eat everything up (or to steal).
