स्वाद बढ़िया है
Great taste
Littéralement: Taste (swaad) great (badhiya) is (hai)
Use this phrase to warmly compliment any delicious food in a casual or semi-formal setting.
En 15 secondes
- A versatile way to say food tastes great.
- Combines 'Swaad' (taste) with 'Badhiya' (great).
- Perfect for restaurants, street food, or home visits.
Signification
This is the go-to way to say something tastes great. It is like telling a chef or a friend that their food is absolutely delicious.
Exemples clés
3 sur 6Eating at a friend's house
Aunty, khana bahut tasty hai, swaad badhiya hai!
Aunty, the food is very tasty, the taste is great!
At a high-end restaurant
Is dish ka swaad badhiya hai.
The taste of this dish is great.
Texting a food photo to a group chat
Look at this biryani! Swaad badhiya hai!
Look at this biryani! Great taste!
Contexte culturel
In Indian culture, food is often equated with love and 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (The guest is God). Giving a specific compliment like this is seen as a gesture of gratitude that goes beyond a simple thank you. It is especially popular in North India where 'Badhiya' is a favorite slang-adjacent word for anything excellent.
The 'Wah' Factor
Start the sentence with 'Wah!' to sound like a local. It expresses genuine delight before you even finish the sentence.
Don't over-rely on 'Badhiya'
While 'badhiya' is great, if you use it for every single dish at a 10-course meal, it might sound repetitive. Mix it with 'Achha' (good).
En 15 secondes
- A versatile way to say food tastes great.
- Combines 'Swaad' (taste) with 'Badhiya' (great).
- Perfect for restaurants, street food, or home visits.
What It Means
Swaad badhiya hai is a classic compliment for food. It is simple, direct, and very positive. Swaad means taste. Badhiya means great or excellent. You are basically saying the flavor profile is top-notch. It is the verbal equivalent of a thumb's up after a big bite.
How To Use It
Use it as a complete sentence. You do not need complex grammar here. Just take a bite, smile, and say Swaad badhiya hai. You can use it for a single dish. You can also use it for an entire meal. It works for street food and home-cooked dinners. If you want more punch, add Bahut (very) at the start. Bahut badhiya swaad hai sounds even more enthusiastic!
When To Use It
Use it at a friend's house for dinner. Use it at a local 'dhaba' or restaurant. It is perfect when a waiter asks how the food is. Use it when you are texting a photo of your lunch. It shows you are enjoying the experience. It is a great way to break the ice with a host. Everyone loves a compliment on their cooking.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it if the food is just 'okay'. It is a strong compliment. If you are at a very formal royal banquet, use Swadisht instead. Avoid saying it with your mouth full. That is just common sense! Also, do not use it for non-food items. You cannot use it for a movie or a song. It is strictly for the palate.
Cultural Background
Food is the heart of Indian hospitality. In India, feeding guests is a sacred duty. When you say Swaad badhiya hai, you honor the host. It is more than just a review. It is a sign of respect for the effort. In many homes, the mother or grandmother waits for this phrase. It is the ultimate reward for hours in the kitchen.
Common Variations
Khana bahut achha hai(The food is very good)Mazaa aa gaya(I really enjoyed it/It was a delight)Lajawab hai(It is beyond words/unmatchable)Swaadist hai(It is delicious - more formal)Badhiya swaad hai(Great taste - just flipped)
Notes d'usage
This is a neutral-to-informal phrase. It is safe for 95% of situations. The only 'gotcha' is to ensure you don't use it for things that aren't edible!
The 'Wah' Factor
Start the sentence with 'Wah!' to sound like a local. It expresses genuine delight before you even finish the sentence.
Don't over-rely on 'Badhiya'
While 'badhiya' is great, if you use it for every single dish at a 10-course meal, it might sound repetitive. Mix it with 'Achha' (good).
The Clean Plate Club
In India, finishing everything on your plate is the ultimate silent compliment. Pair it with 'Swaad badhiya hai' for maximum points!
Exemples
6Aunty, khana bahut tasty hai, swaad badhiya hai!
Aunty, the food is very tasty, the taste is great!
Adding 'Aunty' makes it culturally polite and warm.
Is dish ka swaad badhiya hai.
The taste of this dish is great.
Direct and polite for a professional setting.
Look at this biryani! Swaad badhiya hai!
Look at this biryani! Great taste!
Commonly used in Hinglish (Hindi + English) contexts.
Bhaiya, pani ka swaad badhiya hai!
Brother, the taste of the water is great!
A standard way to compliment street vendors.
Wah! Swaad sach mein badhiya hai.
Wow! The taste is truly great.
Using 'Wah' adds an emotional punch of surprise.
Chalo, kam se kam swaad badhiya hai!
Well, at least the taste is great!
A playful way to say the food looks messy but tastes good.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the compliment.
Khana bahut ___ hai.
'Badhiya' means great, making the sentence 'The food is very great'.
Identify the word for 'taste'.
Iska ___ badhiya hai.
'Swaad' specifically refers to the flavor or taste of the food.
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Aides visuelles
Formality Scale of 'Swaad Badhiya Hai'
Slang like 'Ek number' or 'Zahar'.
Bhai, ek number swaad hai!
Our phrase: Swaad badhiya hai.
Swaad badhiya hai.
Using 'Swadisht' (Delicious).
Bhojan bahut swadisht hai.
Where to use 'Swaad Badhiya Hai'
Street Food Stall
Complimenting the Chaat wala
Family Dinner
Telling your mom the dal is great
Office Lunch
Sharing tiffins with colleagues
First Date
Discussing the appetizers
Questions fréquentes
11 questionsYes! You can use it for tea, coffee, or juice. For example, Chai ka swaad badhiya hai (The tea tastes great).
Not exactly. It is a very common, informal-to-neutral word. It is safe for almost all social situations.
Achha means good, while Badhiya is a step up, meaning great or excellent. It shows more enthusiasm.
Just change hai to tha. Say Swaad badhiya tha.
No, that would be very strange! Badhiya can describe a person's character, but Swaad is only for food.
Absolutely. It is a very polite way to give feedback when they ask 'How is the food?'
You can say Swaad badhiya hai, lekin mirch zyada hai (Taste is great, but the chili is a lot).
Swaad is masculine. That is why we use badhiya (which is invariant) and hai.
Yes, if you are already eating, the context is clear. Simply saying Badhiya hai! works perfectly.
The word Swaad is standard, but for 'delicious', the formal word is Swadisht.
In Mumbai, you might hear Zakaas, and in Delhi, Oye hoye. But Swaad badhiya hai is understood everywhere.
Expressions liées
Khana swadisht hai
The food is delicious (Formal)
Mazaa aa gaya
I really enjoyed it (Expressing satisfaction)
Lajawab
Incredible / Unmatchable
Bahut achha
Very good
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