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dining

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/ˈdaɪ.nɪŋ/ · di-ning

the act of eating a meal, typically the evening meal.

Meanings

nounformal

the act of eating a meal, typically the evening meal.

کھانے کا عمل، عام طور پر شام کے کھانے کا۔

کھانا

khana

Synonyms

mealrepastfeastکھاناطعامغذا

Antonyms

fastingstarvationروزہبھوک

Common Collocations

  • dining room
  • formal dining
  • fine dining

Example Sentences

We enjoyed a lovely dining experience at the new restaurant.

ہم نے نئے ریستوران میں ایک خوبصورت کھانے کا تجربہ کیا۔

Hum ne naye restaurant mein aik khoobsurat khanay ka tajurba kiya.

Dining with friends makes the meal much more enjoyable.

دوستوں کے ساتھ کھانا کھانا کھانے کو زیادہ خوشگوار بناتا ہے۔

Doston ke sath khana khana khanay ko zyada khushgawar banata hai.

The dining table was beautifully set for the occasion.

کھانے کا میز اس موقع کے لیے خوبصورتی سے سجایا گیا تھا۔

Khanay ka mez is moqa ke liye khoobsurti se sajaya gaya tha.

Easily Confused With

diner:A diner refers to a person who is eating a meal, whereas dining refers to the act of having a meal.

Word Family

dine
verbکھانا کھانا
dinner
nounرات کا کھانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a big dining table full of delicious food to remember 'dining'.

Picture a family gathered around a table enjoying a meal together.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کھانے کی محفل میں جوش و خروش ہے، پیار سے ملیں تو ہر بات کا مزہ ہے۔

Khanay ki mehfil mein josh o khoresh hai, Pyar se milain to har baat ka maza hai.

In the gathering of meals, there is enthusiasm, When met with love, every conversation is enjoyable.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کھانے کے بعد رنجشیں مٹ جاتی ہیں۔

Khanay ke baad ranjishain mit jati hain.

After the meal, grievances are forgotten.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "diner" — to dine, to have dinner

First known use: 14th century

The word 'dining' has evolved from the Old French term 'diner', which referred to the main meal of the day. Over time, it has come to specifically indicate the act of having a meal, particularly the dinner meal.