Signification
The act of consuming a meal
Contexte culturel
Hospitality is paramount. You will often be asked 'Khana khada?' before your name. In the Langar hall, food is a blessing. The term 'Khana' is replaced by 'Prashad' or 'Langar'. The term 'Roti' is used more often than 'Khana' to represent the entire meal. Eating out ('Bahar khana') is a growing trend, but the phrase remains the same.
The 'Roti' Rule
If you want to sound more like a local, use 'Roti khani' instead of 'Khana khana' in casual settings.
Don't Drink Your Food
Never use 'khana' for tea, coffee, or water. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Signification
The act of consuming a meal
The 'Roti' Rule
If you want to sound more like a local, use 'Roti khani' instead of 'Khana khana' in casual settings.
Don't Drink Your Food
Never use 'khana' for tea, coffee, or water. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
The Polite Refusal
If someone offers you food and you are full, say 'Mera pet bharia hai' (My stomach is full) rather than just 'No'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'khana' for the past tense.
ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਵਾਦ ਖਾਣਾ ______।
'Khada' is the past tense masculine form that agrees with 'Khana'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to invite a friend to dinner?
Choose the best option:
You eat (khana) food (khana). You don't drink food or eat water.
Match the Punjabi phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
These are the four most common uses of the word 'khana'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਭੁੱਖੇ ਹੋ? B: ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ______ ______ ਹੈ।
If you are hungry (bhukhe), you want to eat food (khana khana).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਵਾਦ ਖਾਣਾ ______।
'Khada' is the past tense masculine form that agrees with 'Khana'.
Choose the best option:
You eat (khana) food (khana). You don't drink food or eat water.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the four most common uses of the word 'khana'.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਭੁੱਖੇ ਹੋ? B: ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ______ ______ ਹੈ।
If you are hungry (bhukhe), you want to eat food (khana khana).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsIt's better to say 'Main khana khana hai'. 'Main khana hai' can technically mean 'I am food' or is just grammatically incomplete.
Yes, it can be used for any meal, though 'Nashta' is the specific word for breakfast.
Roti is the staple food of Punjab, so it has become a synonym for any meal, much like 'breaking bread' in English.
Say 'Main khana kha liya' or 'Main kha chukka han'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
In the present tense, it is 'khāndī'. In the past tense, it stays 'khādhā' because it agrees with the masculine noun 'khāṇā'.
Usually, you 'drink' (peena) soup, but if it has lots of vegetables/meat, you can 'khana' it.
Langar is the free community kitchen in a Gurdwara. You 'chakaṇā' (partake) Langar rather than just 'khana' it.
Expressions liées
ਰੋਟੀ ਖਾਣੀ
synonymTo eat bread/meal
ਭੋਜਨ ਕਰਨਾ
specialized formTo dine/consume a meal
ਕੁਝ ਖਾਣਾ
similarTo eat something
ਖਾਣਾ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ
builds onTo cook food
ਪੇਟ ਭਰਨਾ
similarTo fill the stomach
