Meanings
A meal typically eaten around midday.
ایک کھانا جو عام طور پر دوپہر کے وقت کھایا جاتا ہے۔
دوپہر کا کھانا
dopahar ka khana
Common Collocations
- lunch break
- packed lunch
- business lunch
Example Sentences
I usually have a sandwich for lunch.
میں عام طور پر دوپہر کے کھانے کے لئے سینڈوچ کھاتا ہوں۔
Main aam tor par dopahar ke khane ke liye sandwich khata hun.
Let's meet for lunch tomorrow.
آؤ کل دوپہر کے کھانے کے لئے ملتے ہیں۔
Aao kal dopahar ke khane ke liye milte hain.
Her mother prepares a delicious lunch every day.
اس کی والدہ ہر روز ایک مزیدار دوپہر کا کھانا تیار کرتی ہیں۔
Us ki walida har roz aik mazedaar dopahar ka khana tayaar karti hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'lunch' as a light meal to 'launch' your afternoon.
Imagine a table set with a sandwich, salad, and drink ready for lunch.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کھانے میں برکت دعا میں ہے
Khanay mein barakat dua mein hai
Blessing in food is in prayer.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "lunche" — a meal eaten in the middle of the day
First known use: 19th century
The term 'lunch' originally referred to a light meal in the afternoon, deriving from the old word 'luncheon'. Over time it became synonymous with the midday meal.