Part 7: 95 Phrases Expressing Likes and Dislikes & Celeb Food Favorites: English-Hindi

This post introduces language essential to expressing likes and dislikes phrases in English with Hindi meanings for general things along with a special focus on food and drink-related topics. Understanding how to share preferences in a conversation helps make interactions more enjoyable and authentic. Each phrase will be accompanied by a Hindi translation to assist learners.

यह लेख न केवल सामान्य पसंद और नापसंद के लिए छोटे वाक्यांशों पर बल्कि भोजन और पेय के लिए भी छोटे वाक्यांशों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करेगा।

At 1000 phrases in our pillar post hosting the 15-Part Phrases Series, we got you covered with developing basic English Conversational Skills. Check them all out and pick the ones that interest you the most! This post is Part 7 discussing language needed to express likes and dislikes in general and specifically about food and drink.

What are your likes and dislikes?

If there is one thing most people have in common, it is the love for good food and drink. We are always delighted to find that we share another person’s favorite food in common. Here’s what some of our top Indian celebrities’ rank as their top food choices as per MensXP. See if you like any!

1. Shah Rukh Khan is said to love Grilled chicken. He appreciates its simplicity and health benefits, and enjoys it frequently​, as per ​Spoon University.
2. Priyanka Chopra, the global icon, adores Makki ki Roti and Sarson ka Saag, a classic Punjabi dish, which reminds her of home-cooked comfort food.
3. Deepika Padukone, raised in South India, has a special fondness for idli, a popular South Indian breakfast item​.

Do you know to talk about your favorite foods? For example:

• Question Phrase: Do you like Korean pop singers?
• Answer Phrase: Yes, I think they’re really cool!

Expressing Likes and Dislikes: English-Hindi Phrases

Get ready to learn 30 question phrases and their answer phrases to help you converse comfortably regarding likes and dislikes.

पसंद और नापसंद के बारे में आराम से बातचीत करने में मदद के लिए 30 प्रश्न वाक्यांश और उनके उत्तर वाक्यांश सीखने के लिए तैयार हो जाइए।

Talk About 10 Likes and Dislikes: Sample Phrases

Start with 10 simple likes and dislikes to express. The structures tend to repeat to give you the required practice. Move on to more after picking up these sample sentences.

1.      Do you like pizza?	क्या आपको पिज़्ज़ा पसंद है?
2.      Yes, I love it!	हाँ, मुझे बहुत पसंद है!
3.      What’s your favorite food?	आपका पसंदीदा भोजन क्या है?
4.      My favorite is pasta.	मेरा पसंदीदा पास्ता है.
5.      Do you enjoy reading?	क्या तुम्हें पढ़ने में आनंद आता है?
6.      Yes, I read every day.	हां, मैं हर दिन पढ़ता हूं।
7.      What type of music do you dislike?	आपको किस प्रकार का संगीत नापसंद है?
8.      I dislike pop music.	मैं पॉप संगीत नापसंद करता हूँ।
9.      Do you like to travel?	क्या आप यात्रा करना पसंद करते हैं?
10.  Yes, I enjoy it a lot!	हाँ, मुझे इसमें बहुत मजा आता है!
11.  What’s your favorite color?	आपका पसंदीदा रंग क्या है?
12.  My favorite color is blue.	नीला मेरा मनपसंद रंग है।
13.  Do you dislike dogs?	क्या आपको कुत्ते नापसंद हैं?
14.  Yes, I dislike dogs but love cats.	हाँ, मुझे कुत्ते नापसंद हैं लेकिन बिल्लियाँ बहुत पसंद हैं।
15.  What sport do you enjoy?	आप किस खेल का आनंद लेते हैं?
16.  I like basketball.	मैं बास्केटबॉल पसंद करता हूं।
17.  Do you dislike action movies?	क्या आपको एक्शन फिल्में नापसंद हैं?
18.  No, I love watching them.	नहीं, मुझे उन्हें देखना अच्छा लगता है।
19.  What’s your favorite movie?	आपकी पसंदीदा फिल्म कौनसी है?
20.  My favorite is Inception.	मेरा पसंदीदा है इन्सेप्शन.

Now you can learn more ways of asking about likes and dislikes. Learn to express in a variety of ways to improve your fluency. Dive into 40 more likes and dislikes examples here below.

21.  Do you like coffee?	क्या तुम्हें कॉफी पसन्द है?
22.  No, I prefer tea.	नहीं, मुझे चाय पसंद है.
23.  What’s your favorite season?	तुम्हारे पसंदिदा मौसम कौनसा है?
24.  I like spring the most.	मुझे वसंत सबसे ज्यादा पसंद है.
25.  Do you enjoy cooking?	क्या आपको खाना पकाने में मजा आता है?
26.  Yes, it’s fun!	हाँ, यह मज़ेदार है!
27.  What’s your least favorite food?	आपका सबसे कम पसंदीदा भोजन क्या है?
28.  I don’t like broccoli.	मुझे ब्रोकली पसंद नहीं है.
29.  Do you like shopping?	तुम्हे खरीदारी पसंद है?
30.  Yes, I love it!	हाँ, मुझे बहुत पसंद है!
31.  What’s your favorite hobby?	अपने पसंदीदा शौक क्या है?
32.  My favorite hobby is painting.	मेरा पसंदीदा शौक पेंटिंग है.
33.  Do you like the beach?	क्या आपको समुद्र तट पसंद है?
34.  Yes, I love the ocean!	हाँ, मुझे सागर पसंद है!
35.  What do you dislike?	क्या पसंद नहीं है
36.  I dislike loud noises.	मुझे तेज़ आवाज़ें नापसंद हैं.
37.  Do you enjoy parties?	क्या आप पार्टियों का आनंद लेते हैं?
38.  Not really, I prefer quiet nights.	वास्तव में नहीं, मुझे शांत रातें पसंद हैं।
39.  What’s your favorite drink?	आपका पसंदीदा पेय कौन सा है?
40.  I love lemonade.	मुझे नींबू पानी बहुत पसंद है.
41.  Do you like spicy food?	क्या आपको मसालेदार खाना पसंद है?
42.  Yes, the spicier, the better!	हाँ, जितना अधिक तीखा, उतना अच्छा!
43.  What’s your favorite book?	आपकी पसंदीदा किताब कौनसी है?
44.  I like Harry Potter.	मुझे हैरी पॉटर पसंद है.
45.  Do you like to dance?	क्या आप नृत्य करना पसंद करेंगे?
46.  Yes, I enjoy it a lot!	हाँ, मुझे इसमें बहुत मजा आता है!
47.  What do you dislike about school?	आपको स्कूल के बारे में क्या नापसंद है?
48.  I dislike early mornings.	मुझे जल्दी सुबह नापसंद है.
49.  Do you like nature?	क्या आपको प्रकृति पसंद है?
50.  Yes, I love hiking.	हां, मुझे लंबी पैदल यात्रा पसंद है।
51.  What’s your favorite dessert?	आपकी पसंदीदा मिठाई कौन सी है?
52.  My favorite is chocolate cake.	मेरा पसंदीदा चॉकलेट केक है.
53.  Do you enjoy watching TV?	क्या आपको टीवी देखना अच्छा लगता है?
54.  Yes, I watch every evening.	हाँ, मैं हर शाम देखता हूँ।
55.  What kind of games do you like?	आपको किस तरह के खेल पसंद हैं?
56.  I like board games.	मुझे बोर्ड गेम पसंद हैं.
57.  Do you dislike waiting?	क्या आपको इंतज़ार करना पसंद नहीं है?
58.  Yes, I get impatient.	हाँ, मैं अधीर हो जाता हूँ।
59.  What’s your favorite way to relax?	आराम करने का आपका पसंदीदा तरीका क्या है?
60.  I like listening to music.	मुझे संगीत सुनना पसन्द है।

Discuss likes and dislikes with 20 common phrases and 20 apt responses

Food-Related Phrases with Hindi Translations

Food is undoubtedly one of the easiest things to talk about with anyone. A safe and fun topic with friends, family and mere acquaintances. But do you know to express your likes and dislikes and ask others about theirs?

Here’s a medley of 20 easy-to-learn phrases related to food and your likes and dislikes if you don’t already know them.

1. What’s for lunch?	1. दोपहर के भोजन के लिए क्या है?
2. I’m hungry.	2. मुझे भूख लगी है.
3. Do you like spicy food?	3. क्या आपको मसालेदार खाना पसंद है?
4. I prefer vegetarian meals.	4. मैं शाकाहारी भोजन पसंद करता हूं।
5. What’s your favorite dish?	5. आपका पसंदीदा व्यंजन कौन सा है?
6. I love Italian cuisine.	6. मुझे इटालियन व्यंजन पसंद हैं।
7. How often do you eat out?	7. आप कितनी बार बाहर खाना खाते हैं?
8. Do you cook at home?	8. क्या आप घर पर खाना बनाते हैं?
9. What’s for dinner?	9. रात के खाने में क्या है?
10. I usually have cereal for breakfast.	10. मैं आमतौर पर नाश्ते में अनाज खाता हूं।
11. What’s your favorite snack?	11. आपका पसंदीदा नाश्ता क्या है?
12. Do you eat breakfast every day?	12. क्या आप प्रतिदिन नाश्ता करते हैं?
13. I enjoy trying new foods.	13. मुझे नए खाद्य पदार्थ आज़माने में मज़ा आता है।
14. Are you full?	14. क्या आपका पेट भर गया है?
15. I like to eat healthy meals.	15. मुझे स्वस्थ भोजन खाना पसंद है।
16. I do not like to be force-fed.	16. मुझे जबरदस्ती खिलाया जाना पसंद नहीं है.
17. I avoid overeating.	17. मैं ज़्यादा खाने से बचता हूं.
18. I have a sweet tooth.	18. मुझे मीठा खाने का बहुत शौक है.
19. I treat myself to gourmet food on my birthday.	19. मैं अपने जन्मदिन पर स्वादिष्ट भोजन खाता हूँ।
20. Sanjeev Kapoor is a food connoisseur.	20. संजीव कपूर खाने के शौकीन हैं.

Drink-Related Phrases with Hindi Translations

Food and drink go hand-in-hand, right?! Now that you know how to discuss with likes and dislikes phrases in English, step up your learning with phrases for drink related conversations. Another brief 15 sentences will get you through the interactions with ease.

1. What’s your favorite drink?	1. आपका पसंदीदा पेय कौन सा है?
2. I like iced tea.	2. मुझे आइस्ड टी पसंद है.
3. Do you prefer hot or cold drinks?	3. क्या आप गर्म या ठंडा पेय पसंद करते हैं?
4. I enjoy fresh fruit juices.	4. मुझे ताजे फलों का जूस पसंद है।
5. What do you want to drink?	5. आप क्या पीना चाहते हैं?
6. Can I have a glass of water?	6. क्या मुझे एक गिलास पानी मिल सकता है?
7. Do you like buttermilk?	7. क्या आपको छाछ पसंद है?
8. What’s a popular summer drink?	8. गर्मियों में लोकप्रिय पेय क्या है?
9. I love drinking smoothies.	9. मुझे स्मूदी पीना बहुत पसंद है.
10. Do you drink alcohol?	10. क्या आप शराब पीते हैं?
11. What’s your favorite wine?	11. आपकी पसंदीदा वाइन कौन सी है?
12. I prefer non-alcoholic beverages.	12. मैं गैर-अल्कोहल पेय पदार्थ पसंद करता हूं।
13. Do you like carbonated drinks?	13. क्या आपको कार्बोनेटेड पेय पसंद हैं?
14. I enjoy herbal tea in the evening.	14. मैं शाम को हर्बल चाय का आनंद लेता हूं।
15. What’s the best drink for a hot day?	15. गर्म दिन के लिए सबसे अच्छा पेय कौन सा है?

Movie Stars & Their Favorite Foods

Here’s a curated list of some favorite foods of prominent Indian celebrities, along with their culinary preferences and occasional quotes expressing their love for these dishes:

1. Aamir Khan: Mughlai cuisine is his weakness, including rich dishes like shahi rogan josh and biryani​​Spoon University.
2. Rajinikanth: The superstar relishes spicy curries, particularly mutton and chicken-based preparations​HungryForever Food Blog.
3. Hrithik Roshan: The actor has an undeniable love for samosas and can easily devour a dozen in one go​, says MensXP.
4. Surya: True to his Tamil roots, curd rice is his comfort food, reflecting the simple yet soulful flavors of South Indian cuisine, says the ​HungryForever Food Blog.
5. Madhuri Dixit: A fan of seafood, her favorite is a personal recipe for creamed fish​. Source: MensXP.
6. Ranbir Kapoor cherishes Jungli Mutton Curry, a traditional recipe often prepared by his grandmother, evoking a sense of nostalgia and family love​. Sources: MensXP​ & Spoon University.

These dishes not only highlight their tastes but also reflect their roots and cultural connections.

Food & Drink Related Vocabulary: 25 Words

Level: B1-C1: Meanings, and Sample Sentences

Here’s a list of 25 intermediate to advanced vocabulary words related to food and drink, along with brief meanings or sample sentences:

1. Appetizer: A small dish served before the main course.
   “We started with a spicy shrimp appetizer.”
2. Aromatic: Having a strong, pleasant smell.
   “The kitchen was filled with aromatic spices.”
3. Bouquet: The aroma of wine or other beverages.
   “This red wine has a fruity bouquet.”
4. Caramelize: To cook sugar until it turns into caramel.
   “Caramelized onions add sweetness to the dish.”
5. Cuisine: A style of cooking.
   “French cuisine is famous worldwide.”
6. Decant: To pour liquid from one container to another, especially wine.
   “The sommelier decanted the wine before serving.”
7. Fermentation: A process where yeast converts sugar into alcohol.
   “Fermentation is key to making beer and bread.”
8. Flambé: A cooking technique where alcohol is set on fire.
   “The chef flambéed the dessert with brandy.”
9. Fusion: Combining elements of different cuisines.
   “This restaurant specializes in Asian-Latin fusion cuisine.”
10. Glaze: A shiny coating applied to food.
    “The doughnuts were covered in a sugary glaze.”
11. Infusion: Extracting flavors by soaking ingredients in liquid.
    “Chamomile tea is made by infusion.”
12. Marinate: To soak food in a seasoned liquid before cooking.
    “I marinated the chicken in lemon and herbs overnight.”
13. Palate: A person’s ability to taste and judge flavors.
    “She has a refined palate for wine.”
14. Piquant: Having a pleasantly sharp or spicy flavor.
    “The salsa was piquant and refreshing.”
15. Plating: The presentation of food on a plate.
    “Plating is an essential skill for fine dining.”
16. Reduction: A concentrated sauce made by simmering liquid.
    “The chef used a wine reduction to flavor the steak.”
17. Savory: Foods that are salty or spicy, not sweet.
    “She prefers savory snacks over sweet ones.”
18. Simmer: To cook just below boiling point.
    “The soup needs to simmer for 20 minutes.”
19. Smorgasbord: A buffet-style meal with various dishes.
    “We enjoyed a smorgasbord of Scandinavian treats.”
20. Sommelier: A wine expert.
    “The sommelier recommended a perfect pairing for the meal.”
21. Tannin: A compound in wine that adds dryness and texture.
    “Red wines are often rich in tannins.”
22. Umami: A savory taste considered the fifth basic flavor.
    “Mushrooms and soy sauce are rich in umami.”
23. Velvety: Having a smooth, rich texture.
    “The chocolate mousse was delightfully velvety.”
24. Zest: The outer peel of citrus fruits used for flavoring.
    “Add lemon zest to brighten the cake.”
25. Artisanal: Made in a traditional, non-industrial way.
    “The bakery sells artisanal bread and pastries.”

Exercise

• How about you attempt to write out a list of foods and drinks titled “My likes and dislikes”?
• You could also compile the likes and dislikes of a person you care about. Get using these phrases every chance you get.

If this post has got your appetite going for more English phrases, then we suggest a few more posts below to pick from. Keep learning with EnglishGeni!

• Part 1 140 Imperative Meaning in Hindi: Examples, Responses
• Part 2 140 Common Negative Imperative Examples in Hindi and English
• Part 3 Casual English Greetings: Phrases and Responses with Hindi Translations
• Part 4 Daily Routine Phrases with Hindi Translations
• Part 6: Hobbies and Interests Phrases for Interviews and Casual Talk