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Raat ka khaana in English: Dinner (रात का खाना)
Dinner
Hindi (Devanagari)
रात का खाना
Hindi (English letters)
raat ka khaana
रात का खाना (raat ka khaana) can be expressed as “Dinner” in English. For example: “Please have dinner with us tonight.”
“raat ka khaana” kehna ho, to English mein “Dinner” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Inviting neighbours
Please have dinner with us tonight.
आज रात का खाना हमारे साथ कर लीजिए।
aaj raat ka khaana hamare saath kar lijiye.
How to pronounce “Dinner”
Say it in English
DI-ner
This is a sound guide for English, using a common American pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the stronger syllable in a longer word. Say the example sentence at a comfortable pace; Hindi spelling does not map sound for sound to English.
Dinner: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner | रात का खाना raat ka khaana The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Please have dinner with us tonight. | आज रात का खाना हमारे साथ कर लीजिए। aaj raat ka khaana hamare saath kar lijiye. Inviting neighbours | Inviting neighbours |
| Dinner service will be at nine. | रात का खाना नौ बजे सर्विस होगा। raat ka khaana nau baje service hoga. Restaurant timing | Restaurant timing |
“Dinner” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please have dinner with us tonight.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
How to use “Dinner” in English sentences
1. Inviting neighbours
Please have dinner with us tonight.
आज रात का खाना हमारे साथ कर लीजिए।
aaj raat ka khaana hamare saath kar lijiye.
2. Restaurant timing
Dinner service will be at nine.
रात का खाना नौ बजे सर्विस होगा।
raat ka khaana nau baje service hoga.
3. Home kitchen
Keep dinner light — it's late.
रात का खाना हल्का रखो, देर हो गई।
raat ka khaana halka rakho, der ho gayi.
Common mistakes with “Dinner”
Instead of
Dinner service will to be at nine.
Say this
Dinner service will be at nine.
After this modal verb, use the base verb directly. Do not insert to between can, could, will, would, should or must and the next verb.
Instead of
Keep dinner light — it are late.
Say this
Keep dinner light — it's late.
The contraction here includes is. Expand it with is rather than are when keeping the same singular subject.
Deciding dinner after a late meeting
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we do dinner out or at home?
Show Hindi meaning
रात का खाना बाहर करें या घर?
raat ka khaana baahar karen ya ghar?
You
Let's cook dinner at home — we're tired.
Show Hindi meaning
घर पर रात का खाना बना लेते हैं, थकान है।
ghar par raat ka khaana bana lete hain, thakaan hai.
Partner
Okay. Will dal and rice work for dinner?
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक। रात के खाने में दाल-चावल चलेंगे?
theek. raat ke khaane mein daal-chawal chalenge?
You
Yes — better if dinner stays simple.
Show Hindi meaning
हाँ, रात का खाना सरल हो तो बेहतर।
haan, raat ka khaana saral ho to behtar.
Your turn: use “Dinner”
Say this in English: रात का खाना नौ बजे सर्विस होगा। (raat ka khaana nau baje service hoga.)
Reveal sample answer
Dinner service will be at nine.
रात का खाना नौ बजे सर्विस होगा।
raat ka khaana nau baje service hoga.
Compare your word order with “Dinner service will be at nine.” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Dinner” in English
Raat ka khaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
रात का खाना (raat ka khaana) can be expressed as “Dinner” in English. For example: “Please have dinner with us tonight.”
What does “Dinner” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Dinner” means रात का खाना (raat ka khaana). The sentence “Please have dinner with us tonight.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Dinner” in a sentence?
Dinner service will be at nine. Hindi meaning: रात का खाना नौ बजे सर्विस होगा। (raat ka khaana nau baje service hoga.). “Dinner” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Please have dinner with us tonight.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Dinner”?
A Hindi noun's gender does not decide an English noun's grammar. Check the article, quantity and verb in the English example before changing it to your own situation.
