意思
Stating that you do not want food
文化背景
Hosts will often ignore your first refusal. It's considered polite to refuse at least once before accepting food. If you truly don't want to eat, you must be firm but very polite. Many Marathi people fast on specific days. On these days, they might say 'Mala bhuk nahi' to decline non-fasting food, even if they are hungry for fasting-approved snacks. Traditional Marathi meals are heavy (Poli, Bhaji, Rice, Amti). Saying you aren't hungry is a common way to avoid overeating during a multi-course meal. In cities like Mumbai, people often snack on Vada Pav. If someone offers you one and you've already had three, 'Mala bhuk nahi' is your best defense.
The 'Agrah' Rule
If you say 'Mala bhuk nahi' once and they still serve you, don't be offended. It's a sign of love. Say it again more firmly.
Add 'Ajibat'
If you want to be very clear that you cannot eat another bite, add 'Ajibat' (अजिबात) before 'Bhuk'.
意思
Stating that you do not want food
The 'Agrah' Rule
If you say 'Mala bhuk nahi' once and they still serve you, don't be offended. It's a sign of love. Say it again more firmly.
Add 'Ajibat'
If you want to be very clear that you cannot eat another bite, add 'Ajibat' (अजिबात) before 'Bhuk'.
Avoid 'Mi'
Never start this sentence with 'Mi'. It's the most common beginner mistake in Marathi.
自我测试
Choose the correct way to say 'I am not hungry' in Marathi.
How do you say 'I am not hungry'?
Marathi uses the dative 'Mala' and the existential negation 'Nahi' for hunger.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
मला अजिबात _______ नाही.
The context of 'not having' a sensation usually refers to 'Bhuk' (hunger) or 'Tahan' (thirst).
Complete the dialogue.
Host: अजून थोडे गुलाबजाम घ्या. You: नको, धन्यवाद. _______.
This is the most polite and natural way to decline more food.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a doctor's clinic and he asks if you are eating well. You want to say you have no appetite.
In a medical context, this describes a lack of appetite.
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视觉学习工具
English vs Marathi Structure
练习题库
4 练习How do you say 'I am not hungry'?
Marathi uses the dative 'Mala' and the existential negation 'Nahi' for hunger.
मला अजिबात _______ नाही.
The context of 'not having' a sensation usually refers to 'Bhuk' (hunger) or 'Tahan' (thirst).
Host: अजून थोडे गुलाबजाम घ्या. You: नको, धन्यवाद. _______.
This is the most polite and natural way to decline more food.
You are at a doctor's clinic and he asks if you are eating well. You want to say you have no appetite.
In a medical context, this describes a lack of appetite.
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常见问题
10 个问题No, it is a neutral and polite way to decline food. Adding 'dhanyavad' (thank you) makes it even better.
No, for thirst you say 'Mala tahan lagli nahi' or 'Mala tahan nahi.'
'Nahiye' is more colloquial and common in spoken Marathi, while 'Nahi' is standard.
Marathi uses the dative case for involuntary physical sensations.
You can say 'मला खूप भूक लागली आहे' (Mala khup bhuk lagli ahe).
Yes, it's perfectly fine to tell a waiter 'Mala bhuk nahi' if you're just accompanying someone.
It is feminine. (Ti bhuk).
Add 'ajun' (अजून). 'मला अजून भूक नाही.'
Say 'माझं पोट भरलंय' (Majha pot bharlay).
No, 'Mala bhuk nahi' remains the same whether a man or a woman says it.
相关表达
मला भूक लागली आहे
contrastI am hungry
माझं पोट भरलंय
similarMy stomach is full
मला तहान लागली आहे
similarI am thirsty
जेवण झालं का?
builds onHave you eaten?
