मतलब
The evening meal
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Dinner is the most important meal for family bonding. It often includes 'Dal Makhani' or 'Sarson da Saag' in winter. The concept of 'Langar' is a community dinner where everyone sits on the floor to eat, regardless of status. Late-night dining is a trend. Restaurants are often packed at 10:00 PM. In countries like Canada or the UK, 'Raat da khana' is the time when families maintain their heritage by speaking Punjabi.
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Khana' is a boy! Use 'da', not 'di'.
The Roti Rule
If you are in a village, say 'Raat di roti'. You'll sound like a local!
मतलब
The evening meal
Gender Matters
Always remember 'Khana' is a boy! Use 'da', not 'di'.
The Roti Rule
If you are in a village, say 'Raat di roti'. You'll sound like a local!
Invitation Etiquette
If someone invites you for 'Raat da khana', it's polite to bring some fruit or sweets (Mithai).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct possessive particle.
ਰਾਤ ___ ਖਾਣਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁਆਦ ਹੈ।
'ਖਾਣਾ' is masculine singular, so 'ਦਾ' is the correct particle.
Which sentence means 'I am making dinner'?
Choose the correct translation:
'ਬਣਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ' means 'am making'.
Match the Punjabi meal with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are the three standard meals of the day.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਰਾਤ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਖਾ ਲਿਆ ਹੈ? B: _________।
The question asks if you've eaten dinner; the answer should confirm or deny that action.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Meals of the Day
Morning
- • ਸਵੇਰ ਦਾ ਨਾਸ਼ਤਾ (Breakfast)
Afternoon
- • ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ (Lunch)
Night
- • ਰਾਤ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ (Dinner)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासਰਾਤ ___ ਖਾਣਾ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੁਆਦ ਹੈ।
'ਖਾਣਾ' is masculine singular, so 'ਦਾ' is the correct particle.
Choose the correct translation:
'ਬਣਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ' means 'am making'.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These are the three standard meals of the day.
A: ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਰਾਤ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ ਖਾ ਲਿਆ ਹੈ? B: _________।
The question asks if you've eaten dinner; the answer should confirm or deny that action.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, 'Dinner' is widely understood, but 'Raat da khana' is more authentic and appreciated.
'Khana' is everyday language; 'Bhojan' is formal or literary.
Usually, yes. In Punjabi culture, it's often the heaviest meal of the day.
You can say 'ਮੇਰਾ ਪੇਟ ਭਰ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ' (Mera pet bhar gaya hai).
Use 'da' for one meal. Use 'de' if you are talking about multiple dinners or using a postposition like 'for'.
Yes, but 'Roti' is more common. Rice is often served as a side or on special occasions.
Between 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM.
No, that would be 'आधी रात दा स्नैक' or just 'खाणा' without the 'Raat da' prefix.
Yes, Punjabi speakers in Pakistan use the exact same phrase.
Say 'ਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਖਾਣੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਕੀ ਹੈ?' (Raat de khane vich ki hai?)
संबंधित मुहावरे
ਦੁਪਹਿਰ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ
similarLunch
ਸਵੇਰ ਦਾ ਨਾਸ਼ਤਾ
similarBreakfast
ਰਾਤ ਦੀ ਰੋਟੀ
synonymDinner (informal)
ਦਾਅਵਤ
specialized formFeast/Banquet
ਅੱਧੀ ਰਾਤ ਦਾ ਖਾਣਾ
builds onMidnight snack/meal
