English · Natural expressions
How to decline an offer in English
A polite refusal can be brief. Thank the person, answer clearly, and add a reason only when it is useful and true.
Offer ko thanks ke saath mana kar sakte hain. Wajah dena zaroori nahi, lekin jawab saaf rakhein.
Choose the expression that fits
Expression 1
No, thanks. I'm fine.
नहीं, धन्यवाद। मुझे कुछ नहीं चाहिए।
nahi, dhanyavaad. mujhe kuchh nahi chahiye.
Decline a simple offer without adding an explanation.
Expression 2
Thanks, but I've already eaten.
धन्यवाद, लेकिन मैं खा चुका / चुकी हूँ।
dhanyavaad, lekin main kha chuka / chuki hoon.
Give a real reason for declining food.
Expression 3
That's kind of you, but I can manage.
आपकी मेहरबानी है, लेकिन मैं संभाल लूँगा / लूँगी।
aapki mehrbaani hai, lekin main sambhaal loonga / loongi.
Acknowledge an offer of assistance while explaining that you can manage.
What to watch for
“I'm fine, thank you” can politely mean you do not need anything. To avoid ambiguity, add the actual refusal when needed: “No more tea, thank you.”
See it in a short conversation
Being offered another drink
Partner
Would you like another drink?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप कुछ और पीना चाहेंगे / चाहेंगी?
kya aap kuchh aur peena chaahenge / chaahengi?
You
No, thanks. I'm fine.
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नहीं, धन्यवाद। मुझे कुछ नहीं चाहिए।
nahi, dhanyavaad. mujhe kuchh nahi chahiye.
Being offered food after eating
Partner
Would you like something to eat?
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क्या आप कुछ खाना चाहेंगे / चाहेंगी?
kya aap kuchh khaana chaahenge / chaahengi?
You
Thanks, but I've already eaten.
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धन्यवाद, लेकिन मैं खा चुका / चुकी हूँ।
dhanyavaad, lekin main kha chuka / chuki hoon.
Your turn
Decline an offer of help. Thank the person and say that you can manage the task.
Reveal sample reply
That's kind of you, but I can manage.
आपकी मेहरबानी है, लेकिन मैं संभाल लूँगा / लूँगी।
aapki mehrbaani hai, lekin main sambhaal loonga / loongi.
