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Description
Type: noun (consumable, general)
Origin: Common Urdu/Hindi word referring to anything edible or a structured meal
Expanded Features:
Polarity: neutral
Register: everyday, conversational, formal in culinary contexts
Pragmatic Sense: refers to substances consumed for nutrition or enjoyment
Synonyms (Urdu): غذا، خوراک، طعام
Synonyms (English): nourishment, meal, sustenance, dish
Antonyms (Urdu): پانی نہیں، نانخوراک
Antonyms (English): non-food, inedible items
Key Nuances:
Can refer to cooked or raw food
Commonly used for daily meals or general discussion of diet
Can be literal (edible items) or figurative (meal as an event)
Usage Contexts:
Describing daily meals
Culinary discussions or recipes
Social or cultural events involving eating
Example Sentences:
Urdu: ہم نے رات کا کھانا کھایا
English: We ate dinner,
Urdu: بچے اسکول میں اپنا کھانا لائے
English: The children brought their food to school,
Urdu: دیہات میں لوگ زیادہ تر روٹی اور سبزی کھاتے ہیں
English: In villages, people mostly eat bread and vegetables.
Cultural Insight: In Urdu-speaking cultures, “کھانا” is central to social gatherings and hospitality. Sharing food is considered a key aspect of friendship and family bonds.
Related Terms:
خوراک (khoraak): nourishment
طعام (ta’aam): meal, food
ناشتہ (nashta): breakfast