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"Dinner" in Hindi: रात का खाना
रात का खानाraat ka khaana
Dinner in Hindi is रात का खाना (raat ka khaana), literally "night food". Urban speakers also say dinner in English. Earlier evening meals may still be called raat ka khaana once the workday ends.
Inviting neighbours
आज रात का खाना हमारे साथ कर लीजिए।aaj raat ka khaana hamare saath kar leejiye.
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How to pronounce रात का खाना
Say it
raat ka KHAA-naa
/rɑːt̪ kɑː kʰɑːnɑː/
Raat ka khaana is raat ka KHAA-naa. Raat has a long aa; khaana has aspirated kh. Say it as three clear parts.
"Dinner" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| रात का खानाraat ka khaana | dinner Full Hindi phrase. | Full Hindi phrase. |
| डिनरdinner | dinner Common Hinglish. | Common Hinglish. |
| रात को खानाraat ko khaana | to eat at night Casual. | Casual. |
| डिनर पार्टीdinner party | dinner party Social plans. | Social plans. |
How to use रात का खाना in real life
- 1Inviting neighbours
आज रात का खाना हमारे साथ कर लीजिए।
aaj raat ka khaana hamare saath kar leejiye.
Please have dinner with us tonight.
Warm hospitality.
- 2Restaurant timing
रात का खाना नौ बजे सर्विस होगा।
raat ka khaana nau baje service hoga.
Dinner service will be at nine.
Hotel talk.
- 3Home kitchen
रात का खाना हल्का रखो, देर हो गई।
raat ka khaana halka rakho, der ho gayi.
Keep dinner light — it's late.
Family advice.
Mistakes English speakers make with रात का खाना
Incorrect: Calling lunch raat ka khaana
Correct: Use dopahar ka khaana for lunch
Raat points to evening/night.
Incorrect: Only raat without khaana for the meal
Correct: रात का खाना
Raat is night; add khaana for dinner.
Good to know
Dinner hours vary widely — families with kids eat earlier; city restaurants peak late. Guests are pressed to take more roti. Saying pet bhar gaya is the gentle stop signal.
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Deciding dinner after a late meeting
ChatPal
रात का खाना बाहर करें या घर?
raat ka khaana baahar karen ya ghar?
Shall we do dinner out or at home?
You
घर पर रात का खाना बना लेते हैं, थकान है।
ghar par raat ka khaana bana lete hain, thakaan hai.
Let's cook dinner at home — we're tired.
ChatPal
ठीक। रात के खाने में दाल-चावल चलेंगे?
theek. raat ke khaane mein daal-chawal chalenge?
Okay. Will dal and rice work for dinner?
You
हाँ, रात का खाना सरल हो तो बेहतर।
haan, raat ka khaana saral ho to behtar.
Yes — better if dinner stays simple.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dinner" in Hindi
Dinner vs raat ka khaana?
Same meal; dinner is Hinglish, raat ka khaana is Hindi.
How late is dinner?
Often 8–10 p.m. in cities; earlier in many homes.
After dinner?
Khaane ke baad / dinner ke baad.
Formal invite?
Aap raat ka khaana hamare saath keejiye.
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