नाश्ता करना
to have breakfast
حرفيًا: breakfast to do
Always use `नाश्ता करना` to describe the act of having your morning meal in a natural way.
في 15 ثانية
- The standard Hindi way to say 'to have breakfast'.
- Uses the verb 'to do' (karna) instead of 'to eat'.
- Essential for morning social interactions and hospitality.
المعنى
This phrase is the standard way to say you're eating your morning meal. In Hindi, you don't just 'eat' breakfast; you 'do' breakfast.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6Talking to a roommate in the morning
चलो, साथ में नाश्ता करते हैं।
Come on, let's have breakfast together.
Asking a colleague at the office
क्या आपने नाश्ता कर लिया?
Have you already had breakfast?
Texting a close friend
नाश्ता किया या नहीं?
Did you have breakfast or not?
خلفية ثقافية
Breakfast in India is often a warm, cooked meal rather than cold cereal. The phrase reflects the importance of the morning routine in a culture where food is a primary way to express care and hospitality. In many households, the question 'Have you had breakfast?' is as common as saying 'Good morning.'
The 'Karna' Rule
Always remember that you 'do' breakfast in Hindi. Avoid saying 'nashta khana' unless you are specifically focusing on the food items themselves.
Tense Matters
Because 'karna' is an irregular verb in the past tense, 'I did breakfast' is 'Maine nashta kiya' (using the 'ne' particle). Don't forget the 'ne'!
في 15 ثانية
- The standard Hindi way to say 'to have breakfast'.
- Uses the verb 'to do' (karna) instead of 'to eat'.
- Essential for morning social interactions and hospitality.
What It Means
नाश्ता करना (nāshtā karnā) is a classic Hindi collocation. It combines the noun नाश्ता (breakfast) with the verb करना (to do). While English speakers 'have' or 'eat' breakfast, Hindi speakers 'do' it. It covers the entire act of sitting down and consuming your first meal. It is simple, direct, and used by everyone every single day.
How To Use It
You need to conjugate the verb करना based on the subject and tense. If you want to say 'I am having breakfast,' you say मैं नाश्ता कर रहा हूँ. If you want to ask someone 'Did you have breakfast?', you say क्या आपने नाश्ता किया?. Remember that नाश्ता is a masculine noun. This affects how verbs and adjectives behave around it. It is a very flexible phrase that fits into almost any sentence structure.
When To Use It
Use this phrase from the moment you wake up until about 11:00 AM. It is perfect for morning greetings. You will use it when inviting a friend over. You will use it when a waiter asks for your order. It is also the go-to phrase for texting. A simple नाश्ता किया? (Did you have breakfast?) is a common way to show you care about someone's well-being.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for lunch or dinner. Those have their own specific words like खाना खाना (to eat food/dinner). Also, avoid using it if you are just grabbing a tiny snack like a single biscuit. नाश्ता implies a proper sit-down meal or a significant morning snack. If you are specifically talking about the physical act of chewing, use खाना, but for the 'event' of breakfast, stick to करना.
Cultural Background
In India, breakfast is a big deal and varies by region. In the North, you might 'do' breakfast with heavy पराठा (paratha). In the South, it might be इ़डली (idli) or डोसा (dosa). The phrase चाय-नाश्ता (chai-nashta) is also very common. It refers to tea and snacks served to guests at any time of day. However, नाश्ता करना specifically anchors you to the morning routine. Hospitality is key in Indian culture, so expect to be asked this question multiple times if you are a guest!
Common Variations
You might hear नाश्ता हो गया? which literally means 'Has breakfast happened?'. This is a very common, slightly more passive way to ask if someone has eaten. Another variation is हल्का नाश्ता (light breakfast). If you are in a rush, you might say नाश्ता निपटाना (to finish off/wrap up breakfast quickly).
ملاحظات الاستخدام
The phrase is neutral and safe for all situations. The biggest hurdle is remembering to use the 'ne' particle in the past tense (e.g., 'Maine nashta kiya').
The 'Karna' Rule
Always remember that you 'do' breakfast in Hindi. Avoid saying 'nashta khana' unless you are specifically focusing on the food items themselves.
Tense Matters
Because 'karna' is an irregular verb in the past tense, 'I did breakfast' is 'Maine nashta kiya' (using the 'ne' particle). Don't forget the 'ne'!
Chai-Nashta Secret
If someone invites you for 'Chai-Nashta', it might not be morning! It's a general term for tea and snacks, often served around 4-5 PM.
أمثلة
6चलो, साथ में नाश्ता करते हैं।
Come on, let's have breakfast together.
A friendly invitation using the present tense.
क्या आपने नाश्ता कर लिया?
Have you already had breakfast?
Using 'kar liya' emphasizes the completion of the action.
नाश्ता किया या नहीं?
Did you have breakfast or not?
Short, punchy, and informal for messaging.
जल्दी नाश्ता करो, स्कूल के लिए देर हो रही है!
Have your breakfast quickly, you're getting late for school!
An imperative (command) form of the phrase.
आप हाथ-मुँह धो लीजिए, फिर नाश्ता करते हैं।
Please wash up, then we will have breakfast.
A polite way to transition into the meal.
दवा लेने से पहले थोड़ा नाश्ता कर लो।
Have a little breakfast before taking the medicine.
Shows concern and the necessity of eating before meds.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'I had breakfast at 8 AM.'
मैंने सुबह आठ बजे नाश्ता ___।
In Hindi, the standard collocation for 'having' breakfast is 'nashta karna'. In the past tense for 'I', it becomes 'kiya'.
How would you ask a group of friends if they want to have breakfast?
क्या आप सब नाश्ता ___ चाहते हैं?
When using 'want to' (chahte hain), the main verb 'nashta karna' remains in its infinitive form.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality of 'नाश्ता करना'
Used with friends and siblings.
नाश्ता किया?
Standard daily usage for everyone.
मैं नाश्ता कर रहा हूँ।
Polite invitation to guests or elders.
कृपया नाश्ता कीजिए।
Where to use 'नाश्ता करना'
At Home
Family breakfast time
At a Hotel
Ordering room service
Texting
Checking on a friend
At Work
Morning small talk
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt's technically understandable, but sounds unnatural. Native speakers almost always use नाश्ता करना.
It is a masculine noun. So you would say मेरा नाश्ता (my breakfast) and not मेरी नाश्ता.
You would say मुझे नाश्ते की भूख है or more simply मुझे नाश्ता करना है (I want to do breakfast).
नाश्ता is specifically breakfast/snacks, while खाना can mean 'food' in general or a full meal like lunch or dinner.
You can ask नाश्ते में क्या है? (What is in breakfast?).
Yes, it is perfectly neutral. To make it more formal, just use the polite verb form: नाश्ता कर लीजिए.
No, that would usually be called a snack or just khana. नाश्ता is strictly for the morning or tea-time.
You can still say मैंने नाश्ता कर लिया, but it's more accurate to say मैंने सिर्फ कॉफी पी (I only drank coffee).
It has Persian roots and is used commonly in both Hindi and Urdu. It is the standard word in both languages.
You can say मैंने नाश्ता नहीं किया (I didn't do breakfast) or मेरा नाश्ता छूट गया (My breakfast got missed).
عبارات ذات صلة
खाना खाना
to eat food / to have a meal
चाय पीना
to drink tea
नाश्ता तैयार है
breakfast is ready
पेट भर गया
stomach is full
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