पेट भरना

You will mostly use this in the past tense. When you finish eating, say मेरा पेट भर गया. This means "My stomach has filled." You can also use it as an adverb. For example, पेट भर खाना means "eating to one's fill." It functions as a verb phrase in most sentences. Just remember to change the helping verb based on the tense. It’s very flexible and fits into most sentence structures easily.

Use it at a friend's house when they offer more food. Use it at a restaurant to tell the waiter you're done. It is also used when talking about basic survival. For instance, "earning enough to fill the stomach." It’s perfect for casual lunches or even formal dinners. If someone keeps serving you, this phrase is your best defense. It sounds natural and appreciative of the meal provided.

Don't use it to describe emotional or spiritual satisfaction. For that, Hindi uses words like संतुष्टि (satisfaction). It’s a bit too physical for deep philosophical talks. Also, avoid saying it too abruptly at a very formal gala. In high-society settings, people might use more refined terms. However, in 95% of real-life situations, it is perfectly fine. Just don't say it while your mouth is still full!

In India, a guest leaving with an empty stomach is unthinkable. Hosts will often push you to eat more and more. Saying मेरा पेट भर गया is a polite way to stop the flow. It signals that you have been well-cared for. Historically, "filling the stomach" was the primary goal of daily labor. This phrase carries the weight of gratitude for having enough to eat. It’s a humble and honest expression of basic human needs.

You will often hear पेट भर के (Pet bhar ke). This means "to your heart's content." For example, "We ate पेट भर के at the wedding." Another variation is पेट पूजा (Pet pooja). This literally means "stomach worship," a funny way to say eating. If you want to be very casual, you can just say पेट फुल है (Stomach is full). But पेट भरना remains the classic, timeless version everyone understands.