Meaning
To present food to be eaten, often at a meal.
Cultural Background
Serving is a sign of respect. It is polite to ask 'aur lun?' (shall I take more) when being served. In many homes, the eldest or the host serves everyone else first.
Context is key
Always use 'परोसना' for plates, never for cooking.
Meaning
To present food to be eaten, often at a meal.
Context is key
Always use 'परोसना' for plates, never for cooking.
Test Yourself
Which verb is correct for serving food?
माँ ने मेहमानों को खाना ____।
Padosa is the correct verb for serving food to guests.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesमाँ ने मेहमानों को खाना ____।
Padosa is the correct verb for serving food to guests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsUsually, we use 'परोसना' for food. For drinks, we might use 'देना' (to give) or 'सर्व करना' (loanword).
Related Phrases
खाना खिलाना
contrastTo feed someone
खाना बनाना
contrastTo cook food
