Signification
The midday meal
Contexte culturel
Lunch is the heaviest meal of the day for many, especially in rural areas, to provide energy for physical labor. The concept of 'Langar' provides free lunch to everyone regardless of religion, emphasizing equality. In cities, 'Tiffin services' are popular where home-cooked lunch is delivered to offices in stainless steel boxes. Punjabi immigrants often balance traditional lunches with local sandwiches, calling it 'Lunch' but keeping the flavors Punjabi.
Use 'Roti' for extra points
If you want to sound like a native, say 'Dopehar di roti'. It sounds warmer and more natural.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Khana' is a boy (da) and 'Roti' is a girl (di)!
Signification
The midday meal
Use 'Roti' for extra points
If you want to sound like a native, say 'Dopehar di roti'. It sounds warmer and more natural.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Khana' is a boy (da) and 'Roti' is a girl (di)!
The Offer
If you are eating in front of someone, always offer them a bite. It's the Punjabi way!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct possessive particle (da/di/de).
ਮੈਂ ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ___ ਖਾਣਾ ਖਾ ਲਿਆ ਹੈ।
'Khana' is masculine singular, so 'da' is correct.
Which sentence means 'Lunch is ready'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Tiār' means ready.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਖਾ ਲਿਆ? B: _________
The most logical response to 'Did you eat lunch?' is 'Yes, I ate.'
Match the phrase to the time.
Match 'ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ' with the correct time of day.
Lunch is eaten in the afternoon (Dopehar).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Meals of the Day
Morning
- • ਨਾਸ਼ਤਾ (Nashta)
Afternoon
- • ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ
Night
- • ਰਾਤ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਮੈਂ ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ___ ਖਾਣਾ ਖਾ ਲਿਆ ਹੈ।
'Khana' is masculine singular, so 'da' is correct.
Choose the correct translation:
'Tiār' means ready.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਖਾ ਲਿਆ? B: _________
The most logical response to 'Did you eat lunch?' is 'Yes, I ate.'
Match 'ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ' with the correct time of day.
Lunch is eaten in the afternoon (Dopehar).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Lunch' is widely understood in Punjab, but 'Dopehar da khana' is better for formal or traditional contexts.
Usually Dal (lentils), a Sabzi (vegetable), and Roti (flatbread).
The word 'Dopehar' is feminine, but in 'Dopehar da khana', the 'da' agrees with 'khana' (masculine).
Say 'Main dopehar da khana kha riha han'.
Between 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM.
'Khana' is the common Punjabi word. 'Bhojan' is more formal and used in Hindi-influenced contexts.
Ask 'Ajj dopehar de khane vich ki hai?'
Yes, especially in the summer or in certain regions, 'Dal-Chawal' (lentils and rice) is very common.
It's still 'Dopehar da khana', but you might add 'deir naal' (late).
Yes, wasting food is generally looked down upon in Punjabi culture.
Expressions liées
ਨਾਸ਼ਤਾ
similarBreakfast
ਰਾਤ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ
similarDinner
ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ਦੀ ਰੋਟੀ
synonymLunch (informal)
ਲੰਚ ਬ੍ਰੇਕ
specialized formLunch break
ਭੁੱਖ ਲੱਗਣੀ
builds onTo feel hungry
