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Khaana in English: Food (खाना)
Food
Hindi (Devanagari)
खाना
Hindi (English letters)
khaana
खाना (khaana) can be expressed as “Food” in English. Food is generally uncountable: some food, not a food for an ordinary meal. A meal is an occasion when you eat; a dish is one prepared item.
“khaana” kehna ho, to English mein “Food” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
At home
The food is ready.
खाना तैयार है।
Khaana taiyaar hai.
How to pronounce “Food”
Say it in English
food
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.
Food: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Food | खाना khaana Food is generally uncountable: some food, not a food for an ordinary meal. A meal is an occasion when you eat; a dish is one prepared item. | Food is generally uncountable: some food, not a food for an ordinary meal. A meal is an occasion when you eat; a dish is one prepared item. |
| The food is ready. | खाना तैयार है। Khaana taiyaar hai. At home | At home |
| Do you serve vegetarian food? | क्या आपके यहाँ शाकाहारी खाना मिलता है? Kya aapke yahaan shaakaahaari khaana milta hai? At a restaurant | At a restaurant |
“Food” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The food is ready.” 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 “Food” in English sentences
1. At home
The food is ready.
खाना तैयार है।
Khaana taiyaar hai.
2. At a restaurant
Do you serve vegetarian food?
क्या आपके यहाँ शाकाहारी खाना मिलता है?
Kya aapke yahaan shaakaahaari khaana milta hai?
3. Making a request
Could we have some more food, please?
क्या हमें थोड़ा और खाना मिल सकता है?
Kya humein thoda aur khaana mil sakta hai?
Common mistakes with “Food”
Instead of
The food are ready.
Say this
The food is ready.
Food is an uncountable noun in this sentence. Use the singular verb is when referring to the food as a whole.
Instead of
Could we have two foods?
Say this
Could we have two dishes?
To count prepared items in a meal, use dishes. Food is generally uncountable; foods is used for distinct types of food in other contexts.
Arriving at a friend's home for lunch
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Hello! Food is ready, please wash your hands.
Show Hindi meaning
नमस्ते! खाना तैयार है, हाथ धो लीजिए।
namaste! khaana taiyaar hai, haath dho lijiye.
You
Wow, the food looks so good!
Show Hindi meaning
वाह, कितना अच्छा खाना लगता है!
vaah, kitna achha khaana lagta hai!
Partner
There's dal, vegetables, and roti. Please sit.
Show Hindi meaning
दाल, सब्ज़ी और रोटी है। बैठिए।
daal, sabzi aur roti hai. baithiye.
You
Thanks. Your food is always delicious.
Show Hindi meaning
शुक्रिया। आपका खाना हमेशा स्वादिष्ट होता है।
shukriya. aapka khaana hamesha svaadisht hota hai.
Your turn: use “Food”
Say this in English: क्या आपके यहाँ शाकाहारी खाना मिलता है? (Kya aapke yahaan shaakaahaari khaana milta hai?)
Reveal sample answer
Do you serve vegetarian food?
क्या आपके यहाँ शाकाहारी खाना मिलता है?
Kya aapke yahaan shaakaahaari khaana milta hai?
Compare your word order with “Do you serve vegetarian food?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Food” in English
Khaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
खाना (khaana) can be expressed as “Food” in English. Food is generally uncountable: some food, not a food for an ordinary meal. A meal is an occasion when you eat; a dish is one prepared item.
What does “Food” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Food” means खाना (khaana). Food is generally uncountable: some food, not a food for an ordinary meal. A meal is an occasion when you eat; a dish is one prepared item.
How do I use “Food” in a sentence?
Do you serve vegetarian food? Hindi meaning: क्या आपके यहाँ शाकाहारी खाना मिलता है? (Kya aapke yahaan shaakaahaari khaana milta hai?). “Food” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “The food is ready.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Food”?
Food is generally uncountable: some food, not a food for an ordinary meal. A meal is an occasion when you eat; a dish is one prepared item.
