How do you use "Delhi belly" in a sentence?

I've got Delhi belly from the trip. Watch out for Delhi belly. Classic case of Delhi belly.

Delhi belly

Q: What does "Delhi belly" mean?

Traveler's diarrhea, especially from Indian food. 'Delhi belly' is British/Australian term for traveler's diarrhea, especially from eating in India. Named after Delhi. American equivalent is 'Montezuma's revenge.'

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

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Meaning: Traveler's diarrhea, especially from Indian food.

旅行者腹泻，尤指因印度食物引起的。

Diarrea del viajero, especialmente por comida india.

旅行者の下痢、特にインド料理によるもの。

여행자 설사, 특히 인도 음식으로 인한 것.

'Delhi belly' is British/Australian term for traveler's diarrhea, especially from eating in India. Named after Delhi. American equivalent is 'Montezuma's revenge.'

'Delhi belly'是英国/澳大利亚用语，指旅行者腹泻，尤其是在印度吃东西引起的。以德里命名。美国对应的说法是'Montezuma's revenge'。

'Delhi belly' es un término británico/australiano para la diarrea del viajero, especialmente por comer en la India. Nombrado en referencia a Delhi. El equivalente americano es 'Montezuma's revenge'.

「Delhi belly」はイギリス・オーストラリアで使われる旅行者下痢を意味する表現で、特にインドでの食事が原因の場合に使います。デリーにちなんで名付けられました。アメリカでは「Montezuma's revenge」と言います。

'Delhi belly'는 여행자 설사를 뜻하는 영국/호주 표현으로, 특히 인도에서 음식을 먹고 탈이 나는 것을 가리킵니다. 델리(Delhi)에서 유래한 이름입니다. 미국에서는 'Montezuma's revenge'라고 합니다.

Examples

I've got Delhi belly from the trip.
旅途中拉肚子了
He pillado diarrea del viajero en el viaje
旅行でお腹を壊した
여행에서 배탈이 났어.
Watch out for Delhi belly.
小心旅行者腹泻
Cuidado con la diarrea del viajero
旅行者下痢に気をつけて
여행자 설사 조심해.
Classic case of Delhi belly.
典型的旅行者腹泻
Un caso clásico de diarrea del viajero
典型的な旅行者下痢だ
전형적인 여행자 설사야.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛli ˈbɛli/

Usage Guide

Context: travel, illness

Tone: casual, humorous

✓ Do Say

Travel-related stomach problems
旅行相关的肠胃问题
Problemas estomacales relacionados con viajes
旅行に関連したお腹の問題
여행 관련 위장 문제

✗ Don't Say

Could be seen as culturally insensitive
可能被视为文化不敏感
Puede considerarse culturalmente insensible
文化的に不適切と見なされる可能性がある
문화적으로 무례하게 느껴질 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Potentially offensive—implies Indian food causes problems

Origin & History

British/Australian term for gastric upset from travel, particularly to India. Named after India's capital. Acknowledges stomach problems common when visiting new countries.

Etymology: Delhi + belly (stomach)

First recorded: 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Travel culture

Regional notes: British/Australian. American say 'Montezuma's revenge.'

Variations

Delhi bellyDelhi tummy