खाना
khānāTo eat (food)
मैं खाना खा रहा हूँ।
I am eating food.
क्या तुम खाना खा चुके हो?
Have you eaten food?
The verb 'खाना' is used to describe the action of consuming food. It is an intransitive verb and is commonly used in everyday conversations.
To consume (in a general sense, not necessarily food)
वह बहुत तेज़ी से खाना खा लेता है।
He eats very quickly.
हम खाना खा कर चलेंगे।
We will go after eating.
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💡Pro Tip
Irregular Verb
Remember that 'खाना' is an irregular verb. Its past tense is 'खाया' and its future tense is 'खाऊँगा'.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
The verb 'खाना' is used in informal contexts. In formal contexts, 'भोजन करना' is more appropriate.
📖Word Origin
The word 'खाना' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'खाद्' (khād), which means 'to eat'. It is a basic verb in Hindi used to describe the act of consuming food.
📝Usage Notes
The verb 'खाना' is irregular and does not follow the standard conjugation patterns of Hindi verbs. Its past tense is 'खाया' (khāyā) and its future tense is 'खाऊँगा' (khāūṅgā).