स्वादिष्ट
Describes food or drink that has a very pleasant and appealing taste. It is the most common Hindi word used to compliment a meal or highlight the flavor of an ingredient.
Examples
3 of 5आज का खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।
Today's food is very delicious.
मुख्य अतिथि ने स्वादिष्ट भोजन की सराहना की।
The chief guest appreciated the delicious meal.
यार, यह पिज्जा वाकई स्वादिष्ट है!
Dude, this pizza is really tasty!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Notice the word 'Dish' hidden in the middle of Sva-DISH-t. A good 'Dish' is 'Sva-dish-t'!
Quick Quiz
मेरी माँ बहुत ____ खाना बनाती हैं।
Correct!
The correct answer is: स्वादिष्ट
Examples
आज का खाना बहुत स्वादिष्ट है।
everydayToday's food is very delicious.
मुख्य अतिथि ने स्वादिष्ट भोजन की सराहना की।
formalThe chief guest appreciated the delicious meal.
यार, यह पिज्जा वाकई स्वादिष्ट है!
informalDude, this pizza is really tasty!
पौष्टिक होने के साथ-साथ भोजन का स्वादिष्ट होना भी अनिवार्य है।
academicAlong with being nutritious, it is also essential for food to be delicious.
हमारा रेस्तरां आपको स्वादिष्ट और ताज़ा व्यंजन प्रदान करता है।
businessOur restaurant offers you delicious and fresh dishes.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
स्वादिष्ट लगना
to taste delicious
स्वाद बढ़ाना
to enhance the taste
स्वाद चखना
to taste something
Often Confused With
स्वाद (Svād) is the noun meaning 'taste', while स्वादिष्ट (Svādishṭ) is the adjective meaning 'tasty'.
मीठा (Mīṭhā) specifically means 'sweet', whereas स्वादिष्ट refers to any good flavor (salty, spicy, etc.).
Usage Notes
The word 'स्वादिष्ट' is gender-neutral when used as an adjective; its ending does not change to match the masculine or feminine noun it describes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to change the ending to 'स्वादिष्टी' for feminine nouns, but the word remains 'स्वादिष्ट' regardless of the noun's gender.
Memory Tip
Notice the word 'Dish' hidden in the middle of Sva-DISH-t. A good 'Dish' is 'Sva-dish-t'!
Word Origin
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Svādu' (tasty/sweet) combined with the superlative suffix '-ishtha'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Indian culture, it is highly polite and expected to call the food 'स्वादिष्ट' when being hosted for a meal.
Quick Quiz
मेरी माँ बहुत ____ खाना बनाती हैं।
Correct!
The correct answer is: स्वादिष्ट
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