Meanings
a meal eaten in the middle of the day
دن کے درمیان کھایا جانے والا کھانا
دوپہر کا کھانا
dopeher ka khana
Common Collocations
- business lunches
- packed lunches
- school lunches
Example Sentences
I usually pack healthy lunches for work.
میں عام طور پر کام کے لیے صحت مند دوپہر کا کھانا بناتا ہوں۔
main aam tor par kaam ke liye sehat mand dopeher ka khana banata hoon.
They had a nice lunch at the new restaurant.
انہوں نے نئے ریستوراں میں اچھا دوپہر کا کھانا کھایا۔
unhon ne naye restaurant mein acha dopeher ka khana khaya.
She invited me for lunch next week.
اس نے مجھے اگلے ہفتے دوپہر کے کھانے پر بلایا۔
us ne mujhe agle hafte dopeher ke khane par bulaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'lunch' as a 'light' meal in the 'middle' of the day.
Imagine a lunchbox filled with your favorite food.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "lunch" — a light meal eaten in the early afternoon
First known use: 17th century
The word 'lunch' originated from the 17th century as a shortened version of 'luncheon', which referred to a light meal. Over time, it became a standard term for a midday meal.