Meanings
The food served and eaten at one time.
ایک وقت میں پیش کیے جانے والے اور کھائے جانے والے کھانے.
کھانا
khana
Common Collocations
- breakfast meal
- dinner meal
- main meal
Example Sentences
I enjoy cooking different meals every week.
میں ہر ہفتے مختلف کھانے پکانے کا لطف اٹھاتا ہوں.
main har hafte mukhtalif khanay pakanay ka lutf uthata hon.
We usually have three meals a day.
ہم عام طور پر دن میں تین کھانے کرتے ہیں.
hum aam tor par din mein teen khanay karte hain.
Healthy meals are important for good nutrition.
صحتمند کھانے اچھی غذا کے لیے اہم ہیں.
sehatmand khanay achhi ghiza ke liye ahem hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'meals' as moments of energy - they 'meet' your nutritional needs.
Picture a dining table with various dishes representing different meals.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "mēol" — a meal
First known use: 15th century
The word 'meal' has its roots in Old English, which referred to a portion of food. Over time, its meaning expanded to denote general instances of eating.