Meanings
An instance of eating, usually consisting of multiple dishes.
کھانے کی ایک تقریب، عام طور پر کئی کے رستوں پر مشتمل ہوتا ہے۔
کھانا
khana
Common Collocations
- heavy meal
- main meal
- meal time
Example Sentences
We usually have our main meal in the evening.
ہم عام طور پر شام کو اپنا مرکزی کھانا کھاتے ہیں۔
Hum aam tor par shaam ko apna markazi khana khate hain.
A healthy meal includes a variety of foods.
ایک صحت مند کھانے میں مختلف قسم کے کھانے شامل ہوتے ہیں۔
Aik sehat mand khanay mein mukhtalif qisam ke khanay shamil hote hain.
He prepares a hot meal every day.
وہ ہر روز ایک گرم کھانا تیار کرتا ہے۔
Woh har roz aik garm khana tayyar karta hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'meal' as a 'meal of the day'!
Picture a dining table full of delicious food.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک نیند کا کھانا آدھا دل ہے
Aik neend ka khana aadha dil hai
A meal taken in sleep is half a heart.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "mēale" — a portion or a measurement
First known use: 14th century
The word 'meal' has developed from Old English and has been used to describe both a portion of food and the act of eating.