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"Lunch" in Hindi: दोपहर का खाना
दोपहर का खानाdopahar ka khaana
Lunch in Hindi is दोपहर का खाना (dopahar ka khaana), literally "afternoon food". Many people also say lunch in English inside Hindi sentences. A shorter casual line is dopahar mein khaana.
Inviting a colleague
चलिए, दोपहर का खाना साथ खाते हैं।chaliye, dopahar ka khaana saath khaate hain.
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How to pronounce दोपहर का खाना
Say it
do-puh-HUR ka KHAA-naa
/d̪oːpəɦər kɑː kʰɑːnɑː/
Dopahar ka khaana is do-puh-HUR ka KHAA-naa. Dopahar has soft h sounds; khaana has aspirated kh.
"Lunch" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| दोपहर का खानाdopahar ka khaana | lunch Clear full phrase. | Clear full phrase. |
| लंचlunch | lunch Common Hinglish. | Common Hinglish. |
| दोपहर में खानाdopahar mein khaana | to eat at midday Casual scheduling. | Casual scheduling. |
| लंच ब्रेकlunch break | lunch break Offices and schools. | Offices and schools. |
How to use दोपहर का खाना in real life
- 1Inviting a colleague
चलिए, दोपहर का खाना साथ खाते हैं।
chaliye, dopahar ka khaana saath khaate hain.
Come, let's have lunch together.
Warm office invite.
- 2Asking about timing
दोपहर का खाना कितने बजे होता है यहाँ?
dopahar ka khaana kitne baje hota hai yahaan?
What time is lunch here?
Hostels and offices.
- 3Home reminder
दोपहर का खाना ठंडा मत होने देना।
dopahar ka khaana thanda mat hone dena.
Don't let lunch go cold.
Family kitchen talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with दोपहर का खाना
Incorrect: Only saying dopahar when you mean the meal
Correct: दोपहर का खाना / lunch
Dopahar is the time of day; add khaana for the meal.
Incorrect: Naashta for midday meal
Correct: Naashta is breakfast/snack; lunch is dopahar ka khaana
Keep the meals distinct.
Good to know
Lunch timing stretches from noon to 2 or 3 p.m. depending on school and office shifts. Thali lunches are common in canteens. Guests may be urged to eat more; a smile and bas, pet bhar gaya keeps things polite.
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Choosing where to eat between meetings
ChatPal
दोपहर का खाना कैंटीन में लें या बाहर?
dopahar ka khaana canteen mein len ya baahar?
Shall we take lunch in the canteen or outside?
You
बाहर चलें, आज दोपहर का खाना हल्का चाहिए।
baahar chalen, aaj dopahar ka khaana halka chahiye.
Let's go out — I want a light lunch today.
ChatPal
ठीक, पास की दुकान पर दोपहर का खाना जल्दी मिल जाता है।
theek, paas ki dukaan par dopahar ka khaana jaldi mil jaata hai.
Okay — at the nearby shop lunch comes quickly.
You
चलो फिर, भूख लग रही है दोपहर के खाने की।
chalo phir, bhookh lag rahi hai dopahar ke khaane ki.
Let's go then — I'm hungry for lunch.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lunch" in Hindi
Can I just say lunch?
Yes, widely. Dopahar ka khaana is clearer Hindi.
Breakfast vs lunch?
Naashta vs dopahar ka khaana.
How do I say after lunch?
Dopahar ke khaane ke baad / lunch ke baad.
Is khana alone enough?
Sometimes, if the time is obvious. Adding dopahar removes doubt.
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