डाइटिंग चल रही है
On a diet
حرفيًا: Dieting is going on
Use this phrase to politely decline food or explain your healthy eating habits in any modern social setting.
في 15 ثانية
- Used to politely refuse food for health reasons.
- Combines English 'dieting' with Hindi 'chal rahi hai'.
- Works in almost any social or professional setting.
المعنى
This phrase is the go-to way to tell someone you are currently following a diet or watching what you eat. It literally translates to 'dieting is going on.'
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Declining a samosa from a colleague
नहीं शुक्रिया, मेरी डाइटिंग चल रही है।
No thanks, my dieting is going on.
Ordering at a restaurant with friends
मैं सिर्फ सलाद लूँगा, आजकल डाइटिंग चल रही है।
I will only take salad, dieting is going on these days.
A formal lunch meeting
माफ़ कीजिये, आजकल मेरी थोड़ी डाइटिंग चल रही है।
I'm sorry, a bit of dieting is going on for me lately.
خلفية ثقافية
This phrase highlights the 'Hinglish' phenomenon in India, where English verbs and nouns are seamlessly integrated into Hindi grammar. In a culture where 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (The guest is God) often leads to overfeeding, this phrase serves as a modern polite refusal. It reflects the growing fitness trend in urban India over the last two decades.
The 'Ji' Factor
If an elder is insistently offering food, add 'Ji' at the end: 'Nahi Mummy ji, dieting chal rahi hai.' It keeps the refusal respectful.
Dieting vs. Vrat
Never use 'dieting' if you are fasting for a festival like Karwa Chauth or Navratri. Use the word `व्रत` (vrat) instead.
في 15 ثانية
- Used to politely refuse food for health reasons.
- Combines English 'dieting' with Hindi 'chal rahi hai'.
- Works in almost any social or professional setting.
What It Means
डाइटिंग चल रही है (Dieting chal rahi hai) is a modern Hindi expression. It uses the English loanword 'dieting' paired with the Hindi verb चलना (to go/to move). It implies a continuous process. You aren't just 'on' a diet; the diet is actively 'running' in your life. It is the perfect shield against that second helping of butter chicken.
How To Use It
Using this phrase is incredibly simple. You don't need to conjugate it much for gender or number. Because 'dieting' is treated as a feminine noun here, you always use रही है.
- Add
मेरी(my) at the start if you want to be specific:मेरी डाइटिंग चल रही है. - Use it as a standalone sentence when offered food.
- It works perfectly in both spoken conversation and quick text messages.
When To Use It
Use this when someone offers you a high-calorie snack. It is common at the office during a colleague's birthday. It is also great for explaining why you are ordering a salad at a restaurant. If you are at a wedding and avoiding the dessert counter, this phrase is your best friend. It signals that you are being health-conscious without sounding too stuck-up.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using this in very traditional or rural settings where 'dieting' might not be a common concept. In those cases, saying you are 'avoiding heavy food' might land better. Do not use it if you are actually fasting for religious reasons. For religious fasts, use the word व्रत (vrat) or रोज़ा (roza). Using 'dieting' for a spiritual fast might seem a bit disrespectful or trivializing.
Cultural Background
In Indian culture, hospitality often revolves around feeding guests. Refusing food can sometimes be seen as slightly rude. However, India's urban population is becoming very health-conscious. The phrase डाइटिंग चल रही है has become a socially acceptable 'get out of jail free' card. It tells the host, "It's not your cooking, it's my fitness goals!" It reflects the blend of Hinglish (Hindi + English) that dominates modern Indian cities.
Common Variations
कल से डाइटिंग चल रही है(Dieting has been going on since yesterday).आजकल डाइटिंग चल रही है(Dieting is going on these days).डाइटिंग शुरू हो गई है(Dieting has started).मेरी सख्त डाइटिंग चल रही है(My strict dieting is going on).
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is very flexible. The most important thing to remember is that 'dieting' is always feminine in this construction, so it is always `चल रही है` regardless of who is speaking.
The 'Ji' Factor
If an elder is insistently offering food, add 'Ji' at the end: 'Nahi Mummy ji, dieting chal rahi hai.' It keeps the refusal respectful.
Dieting vs. Vrat
Never use 'dieting' if you are fasting for a festival like Karwa Chauth or Navratri. Use the word `व्रत` (vrat) instead.
The Social Shield
In India, saying 'I'm full' often results in more food. Saying 'Dieting chal rahi hai' is a much more effective way to stop a persistent host!
أمثلة
6नहीं शुक्रिया, मेरी डाइटिंग चल रही है।
No thanks, my dieting is going on.
A polite way to refuse office snacks.
मैं सिर्फ सलाद लूँगा, आजकल डाइटिंग चल रही है।
I will only take salad, dieting is going on these days.
Explaining a light food choice.
माफ़ कीजिये, आजकल मेरी थोड़ी डाइटिंग चल रही है।
I'm sorry, a bit of dieting is going on for me lately.
Softens the refusal with 'maaf kijiye' (excuse me).
यार, बाहर नहीं खा सकता, डाइटिंग चल रही है!
Buddy, can't eat out, dieting is going on!
Casual 'yaar' makes it very informal.
इसे मत दिखाओ, मेरी मुश्किल से डाइटिंग चल रही है!
Don't show me this, my dieting is going on with great difficulty!
Adds a touch of humor about the struggle.
हाँ, पिछले एक महीने से डाइटिंग चल रही है।
Yes, dieting has been going on for the last month.
Providing a reason for physical changes.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct auxiliary verb to complete the phrase.
आजकल मेरी डाइटिंग ___ रही है।
The standard expression uses 'chal' (going/moving) to indicate a process in progress.
Select the correct gendered ending for the phrase.
डाइटिंग चल ___ है।
In Hindi, 'dieting' is treated as a feminine noun, so we use 'rahi'.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Spectrum
Used with friends and siblings.
यार, डाइटिंग चल रही है।
Standard use with colleagues or acquaintances.
मेरी डाइटिंग चल रही है।
Slightly more polite for elders or bosses.
जी, आजकल मेरी डाइटिंग चल रही है।
Where to say 'डाइटिंग चल रही है'
Office Party
Refusing cake
Gym
Talking to a trainer
Family Dinner
Avoiding extra rice
Explaining why you missed a party
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it is an English word, but it is used so commonly in Hindi that almost everyone understands it. It is part of 'Hinglish'.
Yes! Even though the phrase ends in रही है (feminine), it refers to the activity of 'dieting,' not the gender of the speaker.
The phrase itself is neutral. To make it formal, just add जी (ji) or use a polite tone like मेरी आजकल डाइटिंग चल रही है.
Simply change the ending to थी (thi). For example: मेरी डाइटिंग चल रही थी.
Yes, if food is being served and you want to decline politely, it is perfectly acceptable.
You would say मैं डाइटिंग शुरू कर रहा हूँ (for males) or रही हूँ (for females).
Usually no. It sounds like you are being disciplined. However, saying it too often might make you seem a bit obsessed with looks.
The word परहेज (parhez) is usually used for medical restrictions (like avoiding sugar for diabetes), whereas 'dieting' is for fitness/weight loss.
Not exactly one word. You could say खान-पान का ध्यान रखना (taking care of eating), but 'dieting' is much more common.
You can say मेरी डाइटिंग खत्म हो गई है (Meri dieting khatam ho gayi hai).
عبارات ذات صلة
परहेज करना
To avoid certain foods (usually for health/medical reasons)
व्रत रखना
To keep a religious fast
सेहत बनाना
To build health/get fit
वज़न कम करना
To lose weight
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