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"I'm vegetarian" in Hindi: मैं शाकाहारी हूँ
मैं शाकाहारी हूँmain shaakaahaari hoon
I'm vegetarian is मैं शाकाहारी हूँ (main shaakaahaari hoon). Say it early when ordering so kitchens keep meat away.
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कृपया बताइए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।kripya bataaiye, main shaakaahaari hoon.
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How to pronounce मैं शाकाहारी हूँ
Say it
main shaa-kaa-HAA-ri hoon
/mɛ̃ː ʃɑːkɑːɦɑːriː ɦũː/
Main shaa-kaa-HAA-ri hoon. Long aa vowels; soft h; clear r.
"I'm vegetarian" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| मैं शाकाहारी हूँmain shaakaahaari hoon | I'm vegetarian Default. | Default. |
| हम शाकाहारी हैंhum shaakaahaari hain | we're vegetarian Group. | Group. |
| सिर्फ़ शाकाहारी खाना चाहिएsirf shaakaahaari khaana chaahiye | I only want vegetarian food Ordering. | Ordering. |
| मैं शुद्ध शाकाहारी हूँmain shuddh shaakaahaari hoon | I'm strictly vegetarian No egg emphasis in some families. | No egg emphasis in some families. |
How to use मैं शाकाहारी हूँ in real life
- 1Wedding buffet
कृपया बताइए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
kripya bataaiye, main shaakaahaari hoon.
Please note — I'm vegetarian.
Full line.
- 2Airplane meal
वेज मील दीजिए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
veg meal dijiye, main shaakaahaari hoon.
Give the veg meal — I'm vegetarian.
Travel.
- 3New roommate
किचन शेयर से पहले, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
kitchen share se pehle, main shaakaahaari hoon.
Before sharing the kitchen — I'm vegetarian.
Home.
Mistakes English speakers make with मैं शाकाहारी हूँ
Incorrect: Saying only वेज without शाकाहारी
Correct: मैं शाकाहारी हूँ
वेज is common slang; this page teaches शाकाहारी.
Incorrect: Dropping हूँ
Correct: मैं शाकाहारी हूँ
Keep हूँ with शाकाहारी.
Good to know
India has huge vegetarian cultures; मैं शाकाहारी हूँ is everyday, not odd. Clarify egg preference if needed. Hosts usually switch thalis quickly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering at a mixed restaurant
ChatPal
नॉनवेज भी चलता है?
nonveg bhi chalta hai?
Is non-veg okay too?
You
नहीं, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
nahin, main shaakaahaari hoon.
No — I'm vegetarian.
ChatPal
ठीक है, पनीर थाली लाऊँ?
theek hai, paneer thali laaun?
Okay — shall I bring a paneer thali?
You
हाँ, क्योंकि मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
haan, kyunki main shaakaahaari hoon.
Yes — because I'm vegetarian.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm vegetarian" in Hindi
How do you say I'm vegetarian?
मैं शाकाहारी हूँ.
For a group?
हम शाकाहारी हैं.
Is वेज enough?
Common slang, but teach शाकाहारी here.
Strict version?
मैं शुद्ध शाकाहारी हूँ.
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