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dinner

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/ˈdɪnər/ · din-ner

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.

Meanings

nounformal

the main meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening.

دن کا اہم کھانا، جو عام طور پر شام کو کھایا جاتا ہے۔

کھانا

khana

Formal: عشاء

Synonyms

mealfeastsupperکھانانہارنےطعام

Antonyms

breakfastsnackناشتہہلکا کھانا

Common Collocations

  • dinner party
  • dinner time
  • dinner menu

Example Sentences

We had pizza for dinner last night.

ہم نے کل رات کھانے میں پیزا کھایا۔

Hum ne kal raat khanay mein pizza khaya.

She usually cooks a delicious dinner for her family.

وہ عام طور پر اپنے خاندان کے لیے مزیدار کھانا پکاتی ہے۔

Woh aam tor par apne khandan ke liye mazedar khana pakati hai.

They invited us over for a dinner celebration.

انہوں نے ہمیں کھانے کی تقریب میں مدعو کیا۔

Unhon ne humein khanay ki taqreeb mein mad'oo kiya.

Easily Confused With

supper:Supper typically refers to a lighter evening meal, while dinner is considered the main meal.

Word Family

dine
verbکھانا
dinnerware
nounکھانے کے برتن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dinner' as 'delicious gatherings near evening' to remember it refers to the main evening meal.

Imagine a beautifully set dining table with family and friends gathered around.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کھانے کی اہمیت پہ نازاں ہے دل، ہر کھانے میں محبت کا رنگ ہے۔

Khanay ki ahmiyat pe nazaan hai dil, har khanay mein mohabbat ka rang hai.

The heart is proud of the importance of food, every meal is colored with love.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کھانا ساتھ تو خوشی ساتھ۔

Khana saath to khushi saath.

Food together brings happiness together.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "diner" — to dine, to break one's fast

First known use: 14th century

The term 'dinner' has evolved over centuries, originally referring to the first meal of the day. It has come to refer to the main meal of the day, commonly taken in the evening.