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"Breakfast" in Hindi: नाश्ता

नाश्ताnaashta

Say it: NAASH-tamasculine noun/nɑːʃt̪ɑː/

Breakfast in Hindi is नाश्ता (naashta), a masculine noun. People say naashta karna for "to have breakfast". Hotels often keep the English word breakfast on signs, but staff still understand naashta.

Hotel buffet

नाश्ता कितने बजे तक मिलेगा?

naashta kitne baje tak milega?

Until what time is breakfast available?
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How to pronounce नाश्ता

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NAASH-ta

/nɑːʃt̪ɑː/

Naashta is NAASH-ta. The aa is long, sh is as in "ship", and the final a is light. Do not stretch the last syllable.

"Breakfast" in Hindi: quick reference

HindiEnglish
नाश्ताnaashtabreakfast; snack

Morning meal and light snacks.

नाश्ता करनाnaashta karnato have breakfast

The normal verb pairing.

सुबह का नाश्ताsubah ka naashtamorning breakfast

When you want to be extra clear.

ब्रेकफ़ास्टbreakfastbreakfast

Hotels and cafés.

How to use नाश्ता in real life

  1. 1Hotel buffet

    नाश्ता कितने बजे तक मिलेगा?

    naashta kitne baje tak milega?

    Until what time is breakfast available?

    Useful at any stay.

  2. 2Calling a sibling

    नाश्ता कर लिया क्या?

    naashta kar liya kya?

    Have you had breakfast yet?

    A caring daily check-in.

  3. 3Ordering at home for a guest

    नाश्ते में पराठा ठीक रहेगा?

    naashte mein paratha theek rahega?

    Will paratha be okay for breakfast?

    Oblique naashte mein is common.

Mistakes English speakers make with नाश्ता

Incorrect: Main naashta khaata hoon (as the only habit phrase)

Correct: Main naashta karta hoon

Hindi "does" breakfast with karna. Khaana is for meals more generally.

Incorrect: Feminine agreement: meri naashta

Correct: Mera naashta

Naashta is masculine.

Good to know

A North Indian naashta might be paratha and chai; South Indian tables lean toward idli and dosa. Skipping breakfast draws caring comments from family. If you are a guest, expect seconds — refusing once politely is normal, refusing forever can worry the host.

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Deciding morning food before a day trip

  1. ChatPal

    नाश्ता भारी लें या हल्का?

    naashta bhaari len ya halka?

    Should we take a heavy breakfast or a light one?

  2. You

    हल्का नाश्ता ठीक है, बाद में भूख लगेगी सड़क पर।

    halka naashta theek hai, baad mein bhookh lagegi sadak par.

    A light breakfast is fine — we'll get hungry on the road later.

  3. ChatPal

    तो पोहा और चाय? नाश्ता जल्दी खत्म कर लें।

    to poha aur chaay? naashta jaldi khatm kar len.

    Then poha and tea? Let's finish breakfast quickly.

  4. You

    हाँ, नाश्ता करके निकलतें हैं।

    haan, naashta karke nikalte hain.

    Yes, let's have breakfast and head out.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Breakfast" in Hindi

Is naashta only breakfast?

It also means a snack. Context tells you whether it is morning or evening tea-time food.

How do I say "after breakfast"?

Naashte ke baad.

What do hotels say?

Breakfast in English on boards; staff still reply to naashta questions.

How do I invite someone?

Naashta kar lijiye or aaiye, naashta taiyaar hai.

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