Meanings
The period during midday when people eat lunch.
دوپہر کے وقت کا وہ دورانیہ جب لوگ کھانا کھاتے ہیں۔
دوپہر کا کھانا
dopeher ka khana
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- lunchtime conversation
- lunchtime meeting
- at lunchtime
Example Sentences
It's lunchtime, and I'm really hungry.
یہ دوپہر کا کھانا ہے، اور میں واقعی بھوکا ہوں۔
Yeh dopeher ka khana hai, aur main waqai bhooka hoon.
We usually have a meeting at lunchtime.
ہم عام طور پر دوپہر کے کھانے کے وقت میٹنگ کرتے ہیں۔
Hum aam tor par dopeher ke khane ke waqt meeting karte hain.
She likes to relax during lunchtime.
وہ دوپہر کے کھانے کے دوران آرام کرنا پسند کرتی ہے۔
Woh dopeher ke khane ke doran aaram karna pasand karti hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of lunchtime as the 'time for lunch'!
Imagine a clock striking 12:00, signaling lunchtime.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "lunch + time" — the time for lunch
First known use: 19th century
The term 'lunchtime' has been in use since the late 19th century, combining 'lunch' and 'time' to signify the period designated for having lunch.