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Main shaakaahaari hoon in English: I'm vegetarian (मैं शाकाहारी हूँ)
I'm vegetarian
Hindi (Devanagari)
मैं शाकाहारी हूँ
Hindi (English letters)
main shaakaahaari hoon
मैं शाकाहारी हूँ (main shaakaahaari hoon) can be expressed as “I'm vegetarian” in English. For example: “Please note — I'm vegetarian.”
“main shaakaahaari hoon” kehna ho, to English mein “I'm vegetarian” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Wedding buffet
Please note — I'm vegetarian.
कृपया बताइए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
kripya bataaiye, main shaakaahaari hoon.
How to pronounce “I'm vegetarian”
Say it in English
ighm ve-juh-TE-ree-uhn
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
I'm vegetarian: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| I'm vegetarian | मैं शाकाहारी हूँ main shaakaahaari hoon The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic phrase form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please note — I'm vegetarian. | कृपया बताइए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ। kripya bataaiye, main shaakaahaari hoon. Wedding buffet | Wedding buffet |
| Give the veg meal — I'm vegetarian. | वेज मील दीजिए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ। veg meal dijiye, main shaakaahaari hoon. Airplane meal | Airplane meal |
Use “I'm vegetarian” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
How to use “I'm vegetarian” in English sentences
1. Wedding buffet
Please note — I'm vegetarian.
कृपया बताइए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
kripya bataaiye, main shaakaahaari hoon.
2. Airplane meal
Give the veg meal — I'm vegetarian.
वेज मील दीजिए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
veg meal dijiye, main shaakaahaari hoon.
3. New roommate
Before sharing the kitchen — I'm vegetarian.
किचन शेयर से पहले, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
kitchen share se pehle, main shaakaahaari hoon.
Common mistakes with “I'm vegetarian”
Instead of
Please note — I is vegetarian.
Say this
Please note — I'm vegetarian.
I'm is the short form of I am. I takes am, including when you describe a feeling or a situation.
Instead of
Please note — Me'm vegetarian.
Say this
Please note — I'm vegetarian.
Use I for the person doing or experiencing the action. Me cannot replace I as the subject of this sentence.
Ordering at a mixed restaurant
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Is non-veg okay too?
Show Hindi meaning
नॉनवेज भी चलता है?
nonveg bhi chalta hai?
You
No — I'm vegetarian.
Show Hindi meaning
नहीं, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
nahi, main shaakaahaari hoon.
Partner
Okay — shall I bring a paneer thali?
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक है, पनीर थाली लाऊँ?
theek hai, paneer thali laaun?
You
Yes — because I'm vegetarian.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, क्योंकि मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
haan, kyunki main shaakaahaari hoon.
Your turn: use “I'm vegetarian”
Say this in English: वेज मील दीजिए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ। (veg meal dijiye, main shaakaahaari hoon.)
Reveal sample answer
Give the veg meal — I'm vegetarian.
वेज मील दीजिए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ।
veg meal dijiye, main shaakaahaari hoon.
Compare your word order with “Give the veg meal — I'm vegetarian.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “I'm vegetarian” in English
Main shaakaahaari hoon ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मैं शाकाहारी हूँ (main shaakaahaari hoon) can be expressed as “I'm vegetarian” in English. For example: “Please note — I'm vegetarian.”
What does “I'm vegetarian” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “I'm vegetarian” means मैं शाकाहारी हूँ (main shaakaahaari hoon). The sentence “Please note — I'm vegetarian.” shows it in context.
How do I use “I'm vegetarian” in a sentence?
Give the veg meal — I'm vegetarian. Hindi meaning: वेज मील दीजिए, मैं शाकाहारी हूँ। (veg meal dijiye, main shaakaahaari hoon.). Use “I'm vegetarian” as a complete expression. The three examples show how the same speaking goal fits different situations.
What should I watch for when using “I'm vegetarian”?
Keep the English word order. A Hindi sentence and its natural English version may use different helping verbs or a different order, so translating each word separately can change the meaning.
