Signification
Eating the first meal of day.
Contexte culturel
Breakfast is often a heavy meal including parathas and lassi, reflecting the region's agricultural roots where a high-calorie start was needed for field work. In Gurdwaras, 'Langar' (community kitchen) serves breakfast to everyone regardless of background, often consisting of simple tea and parshada (roti). In cities, 'Brunch' is becoming popular on weekends, but it is still referred to as a 'late nashta'. It is culturally expected to offer 'nashta' to any guest who arrives in the morning. Refusing completely can sometimes be seen as slightly impolite.
The 'Do' Rule
Always remember that in Punjabi, you 'do' breakfast, you don't just 'eat' it. This applies to 'lunch' and 'dinner' too if you use the word 'khana' as a noun.
Gender Matters
Nashta is masculine. If you describe it, use masculine adjectives (e.g., 'Swaad nashta', not 'Swaadi').
Signification
Eating the first meal of day.
The 'Do' Rule
Always remember that in Punjabi, you 'do' breakfast, you don't just 'eat' it. This applies to 'lunch' and 'dinner' too if you use the word 'khana' as a noun.
Gender Matters
Nashta is masculine. If you describe it, use masculine adjectives (e.g., 'Swaad nashta', not 'Swaadi').
Hospitality
If a Punjabi person asks 'Nashta kita?', they are often about to offer you food. Be prepared!
Hazri
If you hear an elder say 'Hazri la lo', they are inviting you for breakfast. It's a very polite, old-fashioned way to say it.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'karana' in the past tense.
ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਨਾਸ਼ਤਾ _______? (Did you have breakfast in the morning?)
The question is in the past tense, and 'nashta' is masculine, so 'kita' is the correct form.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I am having breakfast'?
Choose the correct option:
'Karana' is the standard collocation for having a meal in Punjabi.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are at a hotel and want to know when breakfast is served.
This translates to 'What is the time for having breakfast?'
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਨਾਸ਼ਤਾ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੈ। B: ___________।
This is the most natural response to being told breakfast is ready.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Meal Times
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਨਾਸ਼ਤਾ _______? (Did you have breakfast in the morning?)
The question is in the past tense, and 'nashta' is masculine, so 'kita' is the correct form.
Choose the correct option:
'Karana' is the standard collocation for having a meal in Punjabi.
Situation: You are at a hotel and want to know when breakfast is served.
This translates to 'What is the time for having breakfast?'
A: ਨਾਸ਼ਤਾ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੈ। B: ___________।
This is the most natural response to being told breakfast is ready.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is understood and used, but 'Nashta karana' is more idiomatic and common.
Yes, if it's the first meal of the day, you can call it a late nashta.
The word 'Nashta' is usually used as an uncountable noun or stays the same in plural contexts.
Use 'Main nashta bana reha han' (m) or 'bana rahi han' (f).
It is a Persian loanword that is now a core part of the Punjabi language.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for formal contexts.
'Nashta' is standard; 'Hazri' is more traditional/formal and often implies a lighter first meal.
No, with specific food items, you use 'khana' (e.g., 'Main paratha khada'). Use 'karana' with the meal name 'nashta'.
It's a collective term for breakfast and refreshments, often used when welcoming guests.
In Punjabi script, it is 'ਨਾਸ਼ਤਾ' (with the 'sh' sound). 'Nasta' is a common misspelling in Roman script.
Expressions liées
ਖਾਣਾ ਖਾਣਾ
similarTo eat a meal
ਚਾਹ ਪੀਣੀ
similarTo drink tea
ਭੁੱਖ ਲੱਗਣੀ
builds onTo feel hungry
ਰੱਜ ਕੇ ਖਾਣਾ
specialized formTo eat to one's fill
ਵਰਤ ਤੋੜਨਾ
contrastTo break a fast
