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Dopahar ka khaana in English: Lunch (दोपहर का खाना)
Lunch
Hindi (Devanagari)
दोपहर का खाना
Hindi (English letters)
dopahar ka khaana
दोपहर का खाना (dopahar ka khaana) can be expressed as “Lunch” in English. For example: “Come. Let's have lunch together.”
“dopahar ka khaana” kehna ho, to English mein “Lunch” use karein. Neeche poore sentences aur Hindi meanings saath diye hain. Context dekhkar apna sentence chunein.
Inviting a colleague
Come. Let's have lunch together.
चलिए, दोपहर का खाना साथ खाते हैं।
chaliye, dopahar ka khaana saath khaate hain.
How to pronounce “Lunch”
Say it in English
luhnch
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.
Lunch: Hindi meaning and useful expressions
| English | Hindi meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch | दोपहर का खाना dopahar ka khaana The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. | The basic noun form; compare the complete expressions below. |
| Come. Let's have lunch together. | चलिए, दोपहर का खाना साथ खाते हैं। chaliye, dopahar ka khaana saath khaate hain. Inviting a colleague | Inviting a colleague |
| What time is lunch here? | दोपहर का खाना कितने बजे होता है यहाँ? dopahar ka khaana kitne baje hota hai yahaan? Asking about timing | Asking about timing |
“Lunch” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Come. Let's have lunch together.” 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 “Lunch” in English sentences
1. Inviting a colleague
Come. Let's have lunch together.
चलिए, दोपहर का खाना साथ खाते हैं।
chaliye, dopahar ka khaana saath khaate hain.
2. Asking about timing
What time is lunch here?
दोपहर का खाना कितने बजे होता है यहाँ?
dopahar ka khaana kitne baje hota hai yahaan?
3. Home reminder
Don't let lunch go cold.
दोपहर का खाना ठंडा मत होने देना।
dopahar ka khaana thanda mat hone dena.
Common mistakes with “Lunch”
Instead of
What time are lunch here?
Say this
What time is lunch here?
Keep is with the singular subject in this sentence. Check the complete subject before choosing is or are.
Instead of
Don't to let lunch go cold.
Say this
Don't let lunch go cold.
Use the base verb after don't, doesn't or didn't. To does not belong between the helping verb and the main verb here.
Choosing where to eat between meetings
Read both roles. Say the English lines out loud before checking the Hindi meaning.
Partner
Shall we take lunch in the canteen or outside?
Show Hindi meaning
दोपहर का खाना कैंटीन में लें या बाहर?
dopahar ka khaana canteen mein len ya baahar?
You
Let's go out — I want a light lunch today.
Show Hindi meaning
बाहर चलें, आज दोपहर का खाना हल्का चाहिए।
baahar chalen, aaj dopahar ka khaana halka chahiye.
Partner
Okay — at the nearby shop lunch comes quickly.
Show Hindi meaning
ठीक, पास की दुकान पर दोपहर का खाना जल्दी मिल जाता है।
theek, paas ki dukaan par dopahar ka khaana jaldi mil jaata hai.
You
Let's go then — I'm hungry for lunch.
Show Hindi meaning
चलो फिर, भूख लग रही है दोपहर के खाने की।
chalo phir, bhookh lag rahi hai dopahar ke khaane ki.
Your turn: use “Lunch”
Say this in English: दोपहर का खाना कितने बजे होता है यहाँ? (dopahar ka khaana kitne baje hota hai yahaan?)
Reveal sample answer
What time is lunch here?
दोपहर का खाना कितने बजे होता है यहाँ?
dopahar ka khaana kitne baje hota hai yahaan?
Compare your word order with “What time is lunch here?” Then use the same pattern to say something about your own day.
Questions about “Lunch” in English
Dopahar ka khaana ko English mein kya kehte hain?
दोपहर का खाना (dopahar ka khaana) can be expressed as “Lunch” in English. For example: “Come. Let's have lunch together.”
What does “Lunch” mean in Hindi?
In the sense taught here, “Lunch” means दोपहर का खाना (dopahar ka khaana). The sentence “Come. Let's have lunch together.” shows it in context.
How do I use “Lunch” in a sentence?
What time is lunch here? Hindi meaning: दोपहर का खाना कितने बजे होता है यहाँ? (dopahar ka khaana kitne baje hota hai yahaan?). “Lunch” names a person, place, thing, or idea. Notice the words around it in “Come. Let's have lunch together.” rather than learning only the Hindi translation.
What should I watch for when using “Lunch”?
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.
