المعنى
The evening meal.
خلفية ثقافية
Dinner is the main social event. It is often served very late, sometimes after 10 PM, especially during weddings or parties. The concept of 'Sanjha Chulha' (shared stove) historically meant families or even neighborhoods would share the evening meal preparation. Known for 'Pehle Aap' (after you) etiquette, dinner is a formal affair with multiple courses like kebabs, korma, and biryani. In the West, Urdu speakers often adapt 'Raat ka khana' to earlier times (6-7 PM) but keep the traditional menu of roti and salan.
The 'Ka' Rule
Always remember 'Khana' is masculine. Even if a woman is speaking, it's 'Raat ka khana'.
Don't skip the 'Ka'
Saying 'Raat khana' is grammatically incomplete and sounds like 'Night food' in a broken way.
المعنى
The evening meal.
The 'Ka' Rule
Always remember 'Khana' is masculine. Even if a woman is speaking, it's 'Raat ka khana'.
Don't skip the 'Ka'
Saying 'Raat khana' is grammatically incomplete and sounds like 'Night food' in a broken way.
Late Dinners
If someone invites you for 'Raat ka khana', don't show up at 6 PM! 8:30 PM is usually the earliest polite time.
Verb usage
Use 'khana' (to eat) or 'khilaana' (to serve/feed) to sound natural.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct possessive marker.
رات ___ کھانا بہت لذیذ ہے۔
Because 'Khana' is masculine singular, we use 'ka'.
Which sentence means 'I am eating dinner'?
Select the correct Urdu translation:
'Khana' as a verb means to eat. 'Bana' means to make.
Match the Urdu meal times with their English equivalents.
Match the following:
These are the three main meals of the day in Urdu.
Complete the dialogue.
A: کیا رات کا کھانا تیار ہے؟ B: جی ہاں، _________۔
'Mez par hai' means 'It is on the table', which is a logical response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to invite a friend for dinner.
This is a polite invitation.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Meals of the Day
Morning
- • Nashta (Breakfast)
Afternoon
- • Dopahar ka khana (Lunch)
Evening
- • Raat ka khana (Dinner)
Formal vs Informal Dinner
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينرات ___ کھانا بہت لذیذ ہے۔
Because 'Khana' is masculine singular, we use 'ka'.
Select the correct Urdu translation:
'Khana' as a verb means to eat. 'Bana' means to make.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the three main meals of the day in Urdu.
A: کیا رات کا کھانا تیار ہے؟ B: جی ہاں، _________۔
'Mez par hai' means 'It is on the table', which is a logical response.
You want to invite a friend for dinner.
This is a polite invitation.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, 'Dinner' is widely understood in cities, but 'Raat ka khana' sounds more natural and warm.
It's neutral. It's fine for both home and formal invitations.
'Khana' just means food or a meal. 'Raat ka khana' specifically means dinner.
You say 'Main raat ka khana bana raha/rahi hoon'.
Yes, many people use their right hand to eat roti and rice, which is a common cultural practice.
Not really. 'Raat ka khana' covers everything from a light supper to a heavy dinner.
Because the word 'Khana' (food) is a masculine noun in Urdu grammar.
Usually meat or vegetable curry (salan) with flatbread (roti/naan) or rice.
No, that would be 'Late night snack'. This refers to the main evening meal.
Ask 'Raat ke khane mein kya hai?'
عبارات ذات صلة
دوپہر کا کھانا
similarLunch
ناشتہ
similarBreakfast
دعوت
specialized formFeast/Invitation
طعام
synonymFood/Meal
سحری
contrastPre-dawn meal
افطاری
contrastFast-breaking meal
