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food-lover

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/fuːdˈlʌvər/ · food-lov-er

A person who has a strong liking for food and enjoys eating various dishes.

Meanings

nouninformal

A person who has a strong liking for food and enjoys eating various dishes.

ایک شخص جو کھانے کا خاص شوق رکھتا ہے اور مختلف قسم کے پکوان کا لطف اٹھاتا ہے۔

کھانے کا شوقین

khane ka shauqeen

Synonyms

gourmetfoodieepicureکھانا پسندکھانے کا شوقینذائقہ شناس

Antonyms

fussy eaterpicky eaternon-foodieکھانے سے بھاگنے والاکھانا نہ پسند کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • true food-lover
  • adventurous food-lover
  • passionate food-lover

Example Sentences

As a food-lover, I enjoy trying new cuisines.

کھانے کا شوقین ہونے کے ناطے، مجھے نئی نئی کھانے کی اشیاء آزمانا پسند ہے۔

khane ka shauqeen hone ke natay, mujhe nai nai khane ki ashiyaazmaana pasand hai.

She is a true food-lover who savors every bite.

وہ ایک سچی کھانے کی شوقین ہے جو ہر نوالے کا مزہ لیتی ہے۔

woh aik sacchi khane ki shauqeen hai jo har nawale ka maza leti hai.

Food-lovers often seek out the best restaurants.

کھانے کے شوقین عموماً بہترین ریستوران تلاش کرتے ہیں۔

khane ke shauqeen aam tor par behtareen restaurant talash karte hain.

Easily Confused With

foodie:Foodie is often used interchangeably with food-lover, but it may imply a specific interest in food culture and gourmet experiences.

Word Family

food
nounکھانا
love
noun, verbمحبت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a heart-shaped plate of food to remember that a food-lover loves food.

Imagine a person joyfully eating a colorful plate filled with various dishes.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کھانے کا مزہ کھانے میں ہے

khane ka maza khane mein hai

The joy of food is in eating it.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "food + lover" — a person who loves food

First known use: 20th century

The term combines the word 'food', which refers to any nutritious substance, and 'lover', which denotes someone who has a strong affection for something.